Givan

Givan Meaning & Origin

About Givan
The surname Givan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gobhainn, meaning "son of the smith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals whose ancestors were blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Givan signifies a family's connection to this skilled trade and their heritage in the field of metalworking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Givan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Givan: 1,383
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,527
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Givan 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 Givan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪvən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFN', 'KFN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Givan in Braille

Here's how to represent Givan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Givan in braille

How to sign the name Givan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Givan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Givan in sign language

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