Gowdy

Gowdy Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gowdy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gowdy: 2,276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaʊdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gowdy in Braille

Here's how to represent Gowdy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gowdy in braille

How to sign the name Gowdy using Sign Language

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.

The name Gowdy in sign language

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