About Gowie
The surname Gowie 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 or metalworkers. The name Gowie signifies a person's ancestral connection to this skilled trade, highlighting their family's historical involvement in metalworking.
The surname Gowie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gowie 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 Gowie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gowie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.