About Magaw
The surname Magaw is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacGabhann, meaning "son of the smith." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Gabhann or Gobhann, who was likely a skilled blacksmith. Over time, the name evolved into Magaw and has been passed down through generations, often associated with individuals of Scottish or Irish descent.
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The surname Magaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Magaw 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 Magaw is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Magaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Magaw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.