About Gowan
The surname Gowan 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 or metalworkers. The name Gowan is relatively common in Scotland and can also be found in other English-speaking countries with Scottish heritage.
The surname Gowan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gowan 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 Gowan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gowan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gowan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.