About Mcgowin
The surname Mcgowin 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 Gabhann or a similar variant. The name likely originated from the occupation of blacksmithing, as "gabhann" translates to "smith" in Gaelic. The Mcgowin surname is predominantly found in Ireland and is associated with individuals who have a historical connection to the blacksmithing trade.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcgowin 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 Mcgowin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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