About Cowins
The surname Cowins is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cū," meaning "cow," and the word "wīn," meaning "friend" or "companion." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Cowins can be interpreted as "friend of cows" or "companion to cows." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who worked closely with or had a strong connection to cows, such as a cowherd or a farmer.
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The surname Cowins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowins 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 Cowins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cowins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cowins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.