About Gowett
The surname Gowett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Godewot," which itself is a variant of the Old English personal name "Godwudu." The name is composed of the elements "god," meaning "good," and "wudu," meaning "wood." Therefore, the surname Gowett can be interpreted to mean "good wood" or "good forest." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with good quality wood or in a good forest.
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The surname Gowett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gowett 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 Gowett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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