Govan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Govan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Govan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 5
Bather 1
Carman 1
Labourer 1
Upholsterer 1
Agricultural Labourer 1

Govan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gavin 60% 4,903
2 Gavan 80% 1,499
3 Gaven 60% 800
4 Given 60% 640
5 Govan 100% 484
6 Goven 80% 148
7 Govin 80% 147
8 Gauvain 57% 100

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The surname Govan is the 5th most popular variant of Gavin.

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