About Cowles
The surname Cowles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "col," meaning "coal" or "charcoal." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark or black hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Cowles has evolved and may have variations such as Cowls or Cowle.
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The surname Cowles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowles 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 Cowles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cowles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cowles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.