COWDERY
Cowdery
Cowdery is a surname of Old French and Norman origin, introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name derives from the Old French word "coudrier," meaning hazel tree. The surname is considered to be of locational origin, denoting those who lived near a prominent hazel tree or grove.
The Cowdery family has been associated with various regions across Britain, but it is particularly prominent in the county of Somerset. Members of the Cowdery family have been recorded in historical documents dating back to the medieval period.
The lineage of the Cowdery family has been linked to individuals who played significant roles in local communities, participating in professions such as land ownership, agriculture, and trade. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to different parts of the country, and individuals bearing the name have made notable contributions to British society.
Today, the Cowdery surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world as a result of migration and settlement. The name serves as a reminder of the ancestral roots and historical connections of those who bear it.
There are approximately 437 people named Cowdery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Cowdery.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Michael
- Nicolas
- Nigel
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Stuart
Female
- Claire
- Debra
- Elizabeth
- Gemma
- Helen
- Janet
- Julia
- Karine
- Lucy
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Simone
- Susan
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