COWIN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Cowin

Cowin is a surname of English and Manx origin. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name Koli, meaning "a protruding piece" or "pollard." It is believed that the surname Cowin was originally a nickname for someone with a distinctive feature or characteristic.

Origins

The Cowin surname is found predominantly in the Isle of Man and the north-west of England, particularly in areas with historical links to Norse settlement. The Isle of Man has a strong tradition of Norse influence, which may explain the prevalence of the Cowin surname in this region.

Notable Bearers

Hugh Cowin (1893–1969) – Manx politician and Member of the House of Keys.
Emma Cowin (b. 1970) – British fashion photographer known for her distinctive and innovative work in the industry.

Variants

Variants of the Cowin surname include Cowen, Cowing, and Cowan.

References

Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
Gelling, P. (1983). Place-Names in the Isle of Man. Phillimore & Co Ltd.

There are approximately 539 people named Cowin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Cowin.

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

Alan
Andrew
David
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert
Stephen
Thomas
William

Female

Alison
Christine
Delia
Elizabeth
Emma
Joyce
Julia
Katherine
Margaret
Nicola
Rachel
Sarah
Susan
Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.