About Cousland
The surname Cousland is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Cousland" in Midlothian, Scotland. The name is believed to be of territorial origin, indicating that the original bearer of the surname was associated with or owned land in Cousland. The name is composed of the Old English elements "cū" meaning "cow" and "land" meaning "land," suggesting that the land may have been used for cattle farming. Over time, individuals who lived in or had connections to Cousland adopted the surname as a way to identify themselves and their lineage.
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The surname Cousland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cousland 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 Cousland is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cousland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cousland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.