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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish
Pronounced Pron. KU-wən(British English) KUR-wən(American English)  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsKerwin

Meaning & History

From Gaelic Ó Ciardhubháin meaning "descendant of Ciardhubhán", a given name composed of the elements ciar "dark" and dubh "black" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Added 10/17/2007 by Dravinus
Edited 11/17/2021 by Jenkowelten and SeaHorse15