About Gowdy
The surname Gowdy 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. The name Gowdy signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and their skills in working with metal.
The surname Gowdy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gowdy 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 Gowdy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gowdy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.