Gawen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gawen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gawen family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 8
Female Servant 5
Frame Work Knitter 4
Farmer 2
Labourer 2
Butcher 2
Merchant 2
Governess 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Grinder 2
Student 1
Painter 1
Joiner 1
Bricklayer 1
Clergyman 1
Independant 1
Male Servant 1
Shoemaker 1
Stone Mason 1
Wife 1
Army Pensioner 1
Inspector Of Policeman 1
Pauper 1
Dress Maker 1
Shoe Maker Apprentice 1

Gawen Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gowen 80% 5,122
2 Gowan 60% 3,751
3 Gawne 60% 2,413
4 Gaughan 43% 1,140
5 Gawn 80% 1,050
6 Gown 60% 979
7 Gawen 100% 676
8 Gowin 60% 420
9 Gowne 40% 384
10 Gwin 60% 297
11 Gwen 80% 256
12 Gawan 80% 210
13 Gawin 80% 122
14 Goowin 50% 117

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The surname Gawen is the 7th most popular variant of Gowen.

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