About Gowen
The surname Gowen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Gobha," meaning "smith" or "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or had a connection to the trade. The name has variations such as Gow, Gowan, and McGowan, and is relatively common in Scotland and Ireland.
The surname Gowen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gowen 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 Gowen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gowen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gowen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.