About Gavan
The surname Gavan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gabhann," meaning "smith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Gavan signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and their association with the skills and craftsmanship of a blacksmith.
The surname Gavan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gavan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Gavan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gavan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gavan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.