About Macgown
The surname Macgown is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacGobhann," meaning "son of the smith." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Gobhann, who was likely a skilled blacksmith. The name Macgown suggests a connection to the trade of metalworking and reflects the importance of this profession in Scottish history and culture.
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The surname Macgown is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macgown 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 Macgown is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Macgown in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macgown using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.