Gower
Gower Meaning & Origin
About Gower
The surname Gower is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "gara" meaning "triangular piece of land" and "wara" meaning "a weir or fish-trap," referring to someone who lived near a triangular piece of land or a fish-trap. Alternatively, it could be a topographical surname for someone who lived near a triangular-shaped hill or a bend in a river. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone who had a triangular-shaped face or head.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gower is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gower: 6,554
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 5317
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.22
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gower 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gower in Braille
Here's how to represent Gower in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gower using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gower using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
