Smith — Irish Surname Origin & Meaning

Irish form: Mac Gabhann

Meaning: “son of the smith”

Traditional stronghold: Cavan

In Ireland, usually an anglicisation of Mac Gabhann (McGowan).

Related names from the same part of Ireland: Brady · O'Reilly · McGowan · Clarke · McCabe · Dolan · Sheridan · McGovern

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