About Govan
The surname Govan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Govan, which is located in the southwestern part of Glasgow, Scotland. The name Govan is believed to have originated from the Old Gaelic word "gobha" meaning "blacksmith." Therefore, the surname Govan is likely to have been originally used to denote someone who lived in or was associated with the area of Govan or someone who worked as a blacksmith.
The surname Govan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Govan 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 Govan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Govan" using braille for the visually impaired.
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