About Gavett
The surname Gavett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gavot," which itself is a variant of the name "Gavin." The name Gavin is of Welsh origin and means "white hawk" or "battle hawk." Therefore, the surname Gavett is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Gavot or Gavin.
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The surname Gavett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gavett 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 Gavett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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