Cowe

Cowe Meaning & Origin

About Cowe
The surname Cowe is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kΓΊga," meaning "to oppress" or "to subdue." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being dominant or overbearing. Over time, the name evolved into Cowe and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Cowe can trace their ancestry back to Scotland and may have inherited traits associated with strength and authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cowe: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowe 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 Cowe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
K
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/cowe*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cowe in Braille

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

The name Cowe in braille

How to sign the name Cowe using Sign Language

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

The name Cowe in sign language

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