Gender: Male
Charles Alan Pownall was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and Governor of Guam. He was the third military Governor and first naval Governor of Guam following the United States recapture of the island from the Japanese. After conflict with the Guam Congress in 1948, Pownall replaced many Congressmen with his own appointments, whom the Guamanians refused to recognize. The ensuing protest persuaded President Truman to transfer control of the island away from the Navy. As a consequence, Charles Pownall was the last military governor of Guam.
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On the name Charles Alan Pownall, Charles means Manly, Strong, Free Man, Full-grown, A Man, Masculine. Alan means God of Shine, Handsome, Cheerful, Rock, Comely, Peace, Little Rock, Noble, Rock or Noble.
The name Charles Alan Pownall is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Charles is commonly found in United States of America, France, Nigeria, and 95 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Charles is recorded 130,734 times globally, ranking it as the 428th most common name worldwide.
Charles is most prevalent in United States of America, with 39,686 occurrences, making it the 113th most popular name in the country.
In Malta, the name Charles is found among 1 in every 43 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #113 | 1 : 46 |
| France | #177 | 1 : 64 |
| Nigeria | #59 | 1 : 85 |
| South Africa | #87 | 1 : 195 |
| United Kingdom | #282 | 1 : 79 |
| Brazil | #328 | 1 : 223 |
| Canada | #142 | 1 : 112 |
| Ghana | #35 | 1 : 64 |
| Cameroon | #57 | 1 : 171 |
| Malaysia | #654 | 1 : 960 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Charles from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Charles Alan Pownall was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and Governor of Guam. He was the third military Governor and first naval Governor of Guam following the United States recapture of the island from the Japanese. After conflict with the Guam Congress in 1948, Pownall replaced many Congressmen with his own appointments, whom the Guamanians refused to recognize. The ensuing protest persuaded President Truman to transfer control of the island away from the Navy. As a consequence, Charles Pownall was the last military governor of Guam.
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