Description:
Gowrie is an ancient Scottish surname that derives from the Gaelic word gòraidh, meaning “girdle”. The Gowries were a prominent clan in the Scottish Highlands during the Middle Ages. The name is most commonly found in the counties of Perth and Kinross, but also occurs in other parts of Scotland. The Gowries are believed to have descended from the ancient Celtic tribe of the Goideli. The surname was first recorded in Scotland in the early 12th century, and it is believed that the Gowries descended from the legendary King of Scotland, Gormund.
