About Cowperthwaite
The surname Cowperthwaite is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements. "Cowper" is a variant of the word "cooper," which refers to a person who makes or repairs barrels and casks. "Thwaite" is an Old Norse word meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, Cowperthwaite likely originated as a surname for someone who lived or worked in a meadow or clearing where barrels were made or repaired.
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The surname Cowperthwaite is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowperthwaite based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cowperthwaite in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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