Gowing

Gowing Meaning & Origin

About Gowing
The surname Gowing is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gawan," meaning "to go" or "to walk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a walker or traveler. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their energetic or restless nature. Over time, the surname Gowing has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gowing: 521
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41728
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gowing 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 Gowing is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1 IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/gaʊɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gowing in Braille

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

The name Gowing in braille

How to sign the name Gowing using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gowing using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gowing in sign language

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