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The Irish name Mac an Ghabhain is Smith. It is pronounced and often written
as MacGowan.
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Is smith an Irish surname?
No, Smith is an English surname. Smith was the fifth most common surname in Ireland. The Irish name MacGowan (Mac an Ghabhain) was widely changed to "Smith" in Co. Cavan. In east Ulster O'Gowan was changed to "Smith". Gabha means "smith" in Irish.
When was Steve Smith - Irish rugby union - born?
Steve Smith - Irish rugby union - was born in 1959.
What is jaclyn smith's ethnicity?
Irish
Is the name Smith English Irish or Scottish?
Smith is a scotlen name
What ethnicity is the last name Wilson or Smith or Murray?
well i do know that smith could be Irish scottish or English then again maybe German... i have the last name smith and my grandparents are alot of Irish and a little German...hence...smith
What nationality is the name Smith or Smythe?
Originally it was an English name. But "Smith is about the 10th most common name in Ireland---and being named "Smith" or "Smyth" in Ireland does not necessarily mean one is of English descent. The Irish name O'Gowan meant the same as "Smith" (ie "metal worker"). Many Irish families simply changed their name to "Smith". So it is an English and an Irish name.
How do you say smith in the Gaelic languages?
Scottish Gaelic is gobha (a smith); Irish Gaelic is gabha.
Where does Smith come from?
it's a common name givin to English,Germen and the Irish even had MC smith
Can you tell me the Gaelic for the name smith?
In Irish it's "Mac Gabhann"
What are the release dates for Howard K- Smith - 1962 The Irish in America 2-26?
Howard K- Smith - 1962 The Irish in America 2-26 was released on: USA: 17 March 1963
Where was the captian of the Titanic born?
Captain Edward J. Smith was born in Hanley, Stafforshire, England on January 27, 1850.
The meaning of McGowan?
From the Irish Gaelic Mac an Ghabhain which translates as "son of the smith'. It can also be Scottish MacGoun.
