About Gavagan
The surname Gavagan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gabhagain," meaning "son of Gabhain." The name Gabhain is derived from the word "gabh," which means "to take" or "to seize." The surname Gavagan is primarily found in County Mayo in Ireland and is associated with individuals who are descendants of the original bearer of the name.
The surname Gavagan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gavagan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gavagan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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