Cowger

Cowger Meaning & Origin

About Cowger
The surname Cowger is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cūga," meaning "cowherd" or "cowkeeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as cowherds or had some association with cattle. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Cowger. Today, individuals with the surname Cowger can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cowger: 2,018
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,724
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaʊʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKR', 'KJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cowger in Braille

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

The name Cowger in braille

How to sign the name Cowger using Sign Language

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

The name Cowger in sign language

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