About Cowell
The surname Cowell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cū," meaning "cow," and "well(a)," meaning "spring" or "stream." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived near a spring or stream where cows were watered. The name Cowell signifies a person's association with a specific geographical feature and their connection to the occupation of tending to cows.
The surname Cowell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowell 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 Cowell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cowell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cowell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.