Gawn Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gawn Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gawn family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 5
Female Servant 3
Independent 2
Male Servant 2
Farmer 2
Lead Miner 2
Victor In Medicine 1
Carpenter 1
Sea Man 1
Clerk 1
Publican 1
Coal Merchant 1
Fisherman 1
Waterman 1
Blacksmith 1
Boat Builder Apprentice 1
Labourer 1
Tailor's Apprentice 1
Coach Smith 1
Stocking Maker 1
Silk Warper 1
Gloveress 1

Gawn Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gowen 60% 5,122
2 Gowan 60% 3,751
3 Gawne 80% 2,413
4 Gawn 100% 1,050
5 Gown 75% 979
6 Gawen 80% 676
7 Gowin 60% 420
8 Gowne 60% 384
9 Gwin 50% 297
10 Gone 25% 259
11 Gwen 50% 256
12 Gawan 80% 210
13 Gawin 80% 122
14 Goowin 50% 117

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The surname Gawn is the 4th most popular variant of Gowen.

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