About Gow
The surname Gow is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gobha," meaning "smith" or "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, metalworkers, or craftsmen involved in ironwork. The name Gow signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and their skills in working with metal.
The surname Gow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gow 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 Gow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.