MCGOWN
Also recorded as Mc Gown, Mcgown
McGown
McGown is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Gaelic name "Mac Gabhann," meaning the son of the smith. The smith was a respected and skilled profession in medieval Celtic societies, which suggests that the McGown family may have descended from a blacksmith or metalworker.
The McGown surname is most commonly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with variations such as McGowan and MacGowan also existing. The clan associated with the name has a long and storied history, with some branches having roots in the ancient Kingdom of Dalriada.
Throughout the centuries, the McGown family has been associated with various areas of expertise, including metalworking, craftsmanship, and other trades that required skill and precision. The name has spread beyond its Celtic origins and can now be found in countries around the world, predominantly in regions with historical ties to the British Isles.
Notable individuals with the surname McGown have made contributions to various fields, including art, literature, athletics, and politics. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its Gaelic roots and the legacy of the skilled craftsmen from which it originated.
There are approximately 515 people named McGown in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named McGown.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Rhoderick
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Lesley
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sharon
- Una
Similar and related surnames
- Macgown
- Macgoun
- Mcgow
- Mcgowne
- Mcgenn
- Mcgoon
- Mcgoona
- Mcgoun
- Mcgowan
- Mcgowen
- Mcgowin
- Mcguin
- Mcguine
- Mcguinn
- Mcguinne
- Mcgun
- Mcgunn
- Magown
- Mccown
- Mcgeown
- Mcghin
- Mcglown
- Mcgoe
- Mcgone
- Mcguone
- Mcgwen
- Mckown
- Megown
- MacKen
- Makin
- Maughan
- McCann
- McCune
- McKain
- McKen
- McKinna
- McKone
- McQueen
- McQuinn
- Meakin
- Meekin
- Meighan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.