McGavin (surname)
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The surname
s MacGavin and McGavin are Scottish surnames, which are possibly variations of the surnames McGowan
and MacGowan. MacGowan and McGowan are Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacGobhann and Irish Gaelic Mac Gabhann, meaning "son of the smith". When the surname MacGavin and McGavin originate from Glasgow
and Moray
, they can be represented in Scottish Gaelic as Mac a' Ghobhainn
.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
s MacGavin and McGavin are Scottish surnames, which are possibly variations of the surnames McGowan
McGowan
-McGowan:* Alistair McGowan , British impressionist* Baron McGowan, the title of four English barons* Bill McGowan , American baseball umpire* Brandon McGowan , American football player...
and MacGowan. MacGowan and McGowan are Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacGobhann and Irish Gaelic Mac Gabhann, meaning "son of the smith". When the surname MacGavin and McGavin originate from Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and Moray
Moray
Moray is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. It lies in the north-east of the country, with coastline on the Moray Firth, and borders the council areas of Aberdeenshire and Highland.- History :...
, they can be represented in Scottish Gaelic as Mac a' Ghobhainn
Mac a' Ghobhainn
Mac a' Ghobhainn is a Scottish Gaelic surname, meaning "son of the smith". The surname is used as a Scottish Gaelic form of several English-language surnames: MacGowan, and McGowan; Smith; and in Glasgow and Moray, the surnames MacGavin and McGavin...
.
People with the surnames
McGavin- Charles McGavinCharles McGavinCharles McGavin was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Riverton, Illinois, McGavin attended the common schools in Springfield and the high school in Mount Olive, Illinois. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1897 and practiced two years in Springfield. He moved to Chicago in...
(1874–1940) - American - U.S. Representative from Illinois. - Darren McGavinDarren McGavinDarren McGavin was an American actor best known for playing the title role in the television horror series Kolchak: The Night Stalker and his portrayal in the film A Christmas Story of the grumpy father given to bursts of profanity that he never realizes his son overhears...
- (1922–2006) - American - actor. - Hugh McGavinHugh McGavinDr. Hugh James McGavin was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1927 to 1932, as a member of the Conservative Party....
- (1874—8–1958) - Canadian politician. - Steve McGavinSteve McGavinSteven James "Steve" McGavin is an English former professional footballer.-Biography:Born in North Walsham, McGavin played non-League football for Sudbury Town in his late teens and early 20s, before being signed by Colchester United for £10000 in July 1992. After scoring 17 goals in 58 games, he...
- (born 1969) - English - former professional footballer.