About Gouwens
The surname Gouwens is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Gouwe, which means "gold" in Dutch. The suffix -ens is a patronymic ending, indicating "son of." Therefore, Gouwens can be interpreted as "son of Gouwe" or "descendant of Gouwe." This surname likely originated as a way to identify individuals or families associated with someone named Gouwe, possibly denoting a connection to wealth or prosperity.
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The surname Gouwens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gouwens 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 Gouwens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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