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
Living On Own Means 2
Caulker In Shipyard 2
Domestic Servant 2
Carter Contractor 1
Coal Hewer Below Ground 1
Cotton Warehouse Porter 1
Angle Iron Work 1
Blacksmith Boy 1
Manager Butcher Salesman 1
Marking For Platers 1
Mining Engineer 1
Medical Assistant 1
Stationer 1
Farm Labourer 1
Commercial Traveller 1
Railway Engine Driver 1
Bricklayer Labourer 1
Fitter Shipyard 1
Ship Cauker 1
Shipyard Boiler 1
Dock Labourer 1
General Labourer 1
Stock Jobber Market 1
Mechanical Engineer 1
Mechanical Draftman 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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