About Cowie
The surname Cowie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cù," meaning "dog." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a dog, such as loyalty or fierceness. Over time, the surname Cowie became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
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The surname Cowie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowie 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 Cowie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cowie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cowie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.