GOWLING
Gowling
Gowling is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English personal name "Gofa" and the suffix "-ing", which denotes "son of" or "descendant of". Over time, the name evolved to become Gowling, with various spellings such as Gowing and Goaling also being recorded in historical documents.
The earliest known instances of the Gowling surname can be traced back to medieval England, where individuals bearing this name were documented in parish records, tax rolls, and other official documents. The name likely originated as a patronymic or toponymic surname, indicating either the son of someone named Gofa or a person hailing from a place called Gowling.
Throughout history, bearers of the Gowling surname have been associated with a variety of occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse pursuits of individuals within the family lineage. From farmers and tradesmen to scholars and public figures, the Gowling name has been intertwined with the social fabric of British society for centuries.
Notable individuals with the surname Gowling have made contributions to various fields, including law, academia, and the arts. The surname has also been linked to notable families and genealogies, with connections to local histories and traditions in the regions where the name is most prevalent.
In contemporary times, the Gowling surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a legacy rooted in the annals of British history. Family heritage, traditions, and shared experiences bind individuals bearing the Gowling name, creating a sense of belonging and continuity that transcends time and geography.
As with many surnames, the story of the Gowling name is a testament to the rich tapestry of British heritage and the enduring legacy of families that have shaped the cultural landscape of the nation.
There are approximately 368 people named Gowling in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Gowling.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Charles
- David
- Edward
- Ian
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Scott
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Joan
- Julie
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Sandra
- Susan
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
- Cailing
- Calling
- Callueng
- Cauling
- Cawling
- Clanke
- Clengo
- Clennick
- Clinck
- Cling
- Clingo
- Clinick
- Clink
- Clinnick
- Clinock
- Clung
- Clunk
- Clynick
- Coaling
- Coleing
- Coling
- Colling
- Colnaghi
- Cooling
- Couling
- Coulling
- Cowling
- Cowlling
- Culank
- Culing
- Culling
- Gailing
- Galanek
- Galang
- Gallanagh
- Gallannaugh
- Gallenca
- Gallenga
- Gallinagh
- Galling
- Glanc
- Glenc
- Gleneck
- Glienke
- Gling
- Gliniecka
- Gliniecki
- Glink
- Glinka
- Glonek
- Goalin
- Goeling
- Golding
- Goldling
- Golin
- Goling
- Golini
- Golino
- Gollin
- Golling
- Gollinger
- Gollings
- Gollins
- Gollnick
- Golonka
- Golonko
- Golsing
- Gooling
- Goolnik
- Gouling
- Gowlding
- Guiling
- Guling
- Gulling
- Kalang
- Kalango
- Kalenga
- Kalenic
- Kalenik
- Kaleniuk
- Kaling
- Kalinga
- Kaliniak
- Kalinic
- Kalinik
- Kalinka
- Kalinke
- Kalling
- Kalong
- Kalonga
- Kalunga
- Kealing
- Keeling
- Keelling
- Keiling
- Keling
- Kelling
- Kelynack
- Kieling
- Kilanko
- Kilianek
- Kilinc
- Killing
- Klang
- Klanga
- Klanke
- Kleincke
- Kleinig
- Klenk
- Klenka
- Klenke
- Klinck
- Klincke
- Kling
- Klinga
- Klink
- Klinke
- Klinko
- Koelling
- Kolanko
- Kolenc
- Koleniak
- Kolling
- Kolonko
- Kuhling
- Kuling
- Kulling
- Kulongo
- Quelennec
- Quiling
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.