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
Scholar 37
Fisherman 4
Laundress 4
Mariner 3
Book Folder 2
Drgers Builder 2
General Labourer 2
Apprentice 1
Carrier Lodging House Keeper 1
Coachman 1
Errand Boy 1
Gardener Assistant 1
Housemaid Domestic Servant 1
Lodger 1
Merchant Seaman 1
Plasterer 1
Police Sergeant 1
Railway Porter 1
Scholar Under Deteston By Warrant 1
Sea Waterman 1
Soldier A Artillery 1
Cotton Overlookeer 1
Sales Man 1
Silker Cloth 1
Silver Smith 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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