McGovern
A surname from Irish or Scottish GaelicA surname from Irish or Scottish Gaelic.
UK/məˈɡʌvən/US/məˈɡʌvɚn/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A surname from Irish or Scottish Gaelic.
(countable, uncountable)A census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Origin
Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Samhradháin (“son of Samhradhán”), diminuAnglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Samhradháin (“son of Samhradhán”), diminutive of samhradh (“summer”).
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