| MacGavin, McGavin | |
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| Family name | |
| Meaning | son of the smith |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
| Language(s) of origin | Scottish Gaelic |
| Related names | MacGowan, McGowan |
The surnames MacGavin and McGavin are Scottish surnames, which are possibly variations of the surnames McGowan and MacGowan.[1] MacGowan and McGowan are Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacGobhann and Irish Gaelic Mac Gabhann, meaning "son of the smith".[2] When the surname MacGavin and McGavin originate from Glasgow and Moray, they can be represented in Scottish Gaelic as Mac a' Ghobhainn.[3]
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