McGown
McGown is a surname of Gaelic origin, used primarily in Ireland and Scotland and among their descendants in North America, Australia, and other English-speaking regions. The name is a variant of surnames such as McGowan or MacGown, and it may derive from the Gaelic patronymic Mac Gabhann or Mac Gobhann, commonly interpreted as meaning "son of the smith" or tied to smithing occupations in early Gaelic society. Over time, spelling variations emerged through anglicization and regional orthography, resulting in forms including McGown, McGowan, MacGown, and Gowen.
Historically, bearers of the name appear in parish records, civil registries, and immigration documents dating from
Notable individuals named McGown have appeared in various fields such as politics, science, arts, and sports,
Variants and related names, including McGowan, MacGowan, Gowen, and Gowin, are of interest to genealogists studying