About Cowan
The surname Cowan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "còbhain," meaning "a hollow." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hollow or a depression in the land. Over time, the surname Cowan has also been associated with occupational names, referring to someone who worked as a cowherd or a dairy farmer.
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The surname Cowan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowan 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 Cowan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cowan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cowan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.