About Cowin
The surname Cowin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cubhag" or "cubhog," meaning a small hollow or cavity. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small hollow or a geographical feature resembling a hollow. The name Cowin may also have been a nickname for someone with a round or hollow face. Overall, the surname Cowin is associated with a geographical or physical characteristic.
The surname Cowin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowin 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 Cowin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cowin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cowin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.