McGavin
The surnames MacGavin and McGavin are Scottish surnames, which are possibly variations of the surnames McGowan and MacGowan,[1] which 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]
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Scottish Gaelic |
| Meaning | son of the smith |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | MacGowan, McGowan |
People with the surnames
- McGavin
- Andrew McGavin (1879-1946), Canadian political figure
- Charles McGavin (1874-1940), US political figure
- Darren McGavin (1922-2006), US film and television actor
- Donald Johnstone McGavin (1876-1960), New Zealand surgeon
- George McGavin (their son) (born 1954), British entomologist, television presenter
- Hugh McGavin (1874-1958), Canadian political figure
- Janis McGavin (fl. 2000–present), Australian actor
- Lawrie Hugh McGavin (1861-1932), British surgeon
- Steve McGavin (born 1969), English former professional footballer.
- William McGavin (1773-1832), Scottish businessman, religious figure
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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