About Cowans
The surname Cowans is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cuan," meaning "harbor" or "bay." It is believed to have originally been a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near a bay or harbor. Over time, variations of the name, such as Cowan, Cowen, or Cowin, have emerged. The surname Cowans is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and its diaspora.
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The surname Cowans is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowans 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 Cowans is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cowans in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cowans using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.