According to "A Dictionary of British Surnames",Gwynn is of Welsh derivation. Anglised -Gawne, is Smith.
Gowan-Irish,Gavin-Scot,Gauvain-French.
But ALL mean Smith. Dave Gawne.
dgawne@ iinet.net.au
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