Cowans

Cowans Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cowans: 1,829
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,898
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/kaʊənz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cowans in Braille

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

The name Cowans in braille

How to sign the name Cowans using Sign Language

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.

The name Cowans in sign language

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