About Magowan
The surname Magowan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gabhann, meaning "son of the smith." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Gabhan or Gavin. The name likely originated from the occupation of blacksmithing, as "gabhann" translates to "smith" in Gaelic. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Magowan, MacGowan, and McGowan. Today, individuals with the surname Magowan can be found primarily in Ireland and Scotland, as well as in other parts of the world due to migration.
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The surname Magowan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Magowan 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 Magowan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Magowan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.