COWEY
Cowey
Cowey is a surname of English origin that is predominantly found in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be of locational origin, derived from places like Cowley in Middlesex, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire, or Cowick in Yorkshire. The name may also have stemmed from the Old English word "cū", meaning cow, and "lēah", meaning clearing, meadow, or woodland.
Notable Individuals:
- John Cowey (1798-1870): A renowned English painter known for his landscape artwork that captured the beauty of the British countryside.
- Mary Cowey (1925-2007): A prominent British author who wrote several acclaimed historical fiction novels set in England during the Middle Ages.
- David Cowey (born 1969): A well-known British architect recognised for his innovative designs and sustainable building practices.
There are approximately 625 people named Cowey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Cowey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria