Cogswell

Cogswell Meaning & Origin

About Cogswell
The surname Cogswell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cogg" meaning "boat" and "well" meaning "spring" or "stream." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a well or spring used for boat transportation. Over time, the surname Cogswell has evolved and is now associated with individuals who bear this name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cogswell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cogswell: 3,384
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cogswell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cogswell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 G S W EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑgsˌwɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cogswell in Braille

Here's how to represent Cogswell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cogswell in braille

How to sign the name Cogswell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cogswell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cogswell in sign language

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