McGavin
| MacGavin, McGavin | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Meaning | son of the smith |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
| Language(s) of origin | Scottish Gaelic |
| Related names | MacGowan, McGowan |
The surnames MacGavin and McGavin are Scottish surnames, which are possibly variations of the surnames McGowan and MacGowan.[1] MacGowan and McGowan are Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacGobhann and Irish Gaelic Mac Gabhann, meaning "son of the smith".[2] When the surname MacGavin and McGavin originate from Glasgow and Moray, they can be represented in Scottish Gaelic as Mac a' Ghobhainn.[3]
People with the surnames
- McGavin
- Charles McGavin (1874–1940), American - U.S. Representative from Illinois.
- Darren McGavin (1922–2006), stage name of an American actor.
- Donald Johnstone McGavin, New Zealand surgeon
- George McGavin, British entomologist and television presenter
- Janis McGavin, Australian actor
- Hugh McGavin (1874—8–1958), Canadian politician.
- Steve McGavin (born 1969), English former professional footballer.
References
- ↑ "McGavin Name Meaning and History". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
- ↑ "McGowan Name Meaning and History". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
- ↑ Mac an Tàilleir, Iain. "Ainmean Pearsanta" (docx). Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
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