Given name & surname
McGowen
“the son of a blacksmith”
McGowen is a variant of Macgowan. One interpretation is “the son of a blacksmith.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
McGowen is a variant of Macgowan. One interpretation is “the son of a blacksmith.”
Explained through its name family
McGowen’s family of names
McGowen has a related form in Macgowan. In English usage, McGowen as a surname has a related form in McGowan.
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Nicknames & forms 2
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