McGowan — Irish Surname Origin & Meaning

Irish form: Mac Gabhann

Meaning: “son of the smith”

Traditional stronghold: Sligo, Cavan

Often anglicised to Smith — most Cavan Smiths were originally Mac Gabhann.

Related names from the same part of Ireland: Brady · O'Reilly · Smith · Clarke · Boland · Higgins · Feeney · McCabe

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