Gow (surname)
Gow is a Scottish surname. The name is derived from the Gaelic gobha, meaning 'smith'.[1][2] The name is represented in Scottish Gaelic as Gobha.
| Language(s) | Scottish Gaelic |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | smith |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
People
- A. S. F. Gow, classical scholar
- Alan Gow, Scottish footballer
- Alan J. Gow, Australian motorsport executive, Director of the British Touring Car Championship
- Alexander J. Gow, Aria Award Winning Australian Songwriter (Oh Mercy)
- Andrew Gow, historian
- Elle Macpherson, Australian model (born Eleanor Gow)
- Gerry Gow (born 1952), Scottish footballer
- Ian Gow, British politician assassinated by the IRA
- James Gow, New Zealand politician
- Jennie Gow, British broadcaster
- John Gow, Scottish pirate
- Michael Gow, Australian playwright
- Michael Gow (British Army officer), former Scottish soldier, commanding general and ADC to the Queen
- Nathaniel Gow, composer and son of Niel Gow
- Niel Gow, Scottish fiddler and composer
- Peter Gow (politician), Canadian businessman and politician
- Peter Gow (anthropologist), Scottish social anthropologist
- Ronald Gow, English dramatist
- Stevie Gow, Scottish footballer
- John Gow, Art Director Pinewood Studios, England
See also
References
- George Mackay (1998). Scottish Surnames. Lomond Books.
- David Dorward (1995). Scottish Surnames. Collins.
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