COWELL
Cowell
Cowell is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "cufa" meaning "cow" and "well(a)" meaning "spring" or "stream". The name is primarily found in the United Kingdom and can be traced back to medieval times.
The Cowell surname is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a spring or stream frequented by cows. Over time, this name would have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Cowell include Simon Cowell, a well-known British television producer and talent show judge, and his family.
The Cowell surname is relatively common in England, particularly in the Midlands and East Anglia regions. Variants of the name include Cowel, Cowl, and Cawell.
As with many surnames, the meaning and distribution of the Cowell name have evolved over the centuries due to migration, intermarriage, and other factors. Today, the Cowell surname is an integral part of British genealogy and history, reflecting the diverse origins and heritage of the people who bear it.
There are approximately 8,325 people named Cowell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,139th most common surname in Britain. Around 128 in a million people in Britain are named Cowell.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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