About Cowper
The surname Cowper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "cowper" or "couper," which means a "cooper" or "barrel maker." It was an occupational surname given to individuals who were involved in the trade of making barrels or casks. The name Cowper is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the northern regions of England.
The surname Cowper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowper 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 Cowper is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cowper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cowper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.