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McGowan

McGowan (name) means an Irish surname meaning "son of the smith.". Example: “McGowan is a common surname across Ireland.”

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An Irish surname meaning "son of the smith."
"McGowan is a common surname across Ireland."

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Etymology

Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac a' Ghobhainn and Irish Mac Gabhann (literally “son of the smith”). Compare Scottish Gaelic gobha (“smith”).

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What does “McGowan” mean?

The word “McGowan” means an Irish surname meaning "son of the smith.".

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Here is “McGowan” used in a sentence: “McGowan is a common surname across Ireland.”

What part of speech is “McGowan”?

“McGowan” is a name.

What is the meaning of McGowan?

"McGowan" (name) means an Irish surname meaning "son of the smith.".

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