Cowe Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowe Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowe family

Profession Census Frequency
Fisherman 12
Cotton Weaver 7
Scholar 7
Bricklayer 5
Dressmaker 4
Housemaid Domestic 4
Music Hall Artist 4
Dress Maker 3
General Servant Domestic 3
Coal Hewer 3
General Labourer 3
Gardener 3
Farmer 3
School 3
Carpenter 2
Chocolate Coverer 2
Journeyman Baker 2
Milliner 2
Tailor 2
Laundress Wash 2
Paper Stainer 2
Farmer's Son F Rel 2
Assistant Shopkeeper 2
At School 2
Coalminer Puller 2

Cowe Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowie 80% 4,693
2 Cowe 100% 2,299
3 Cow 75% 928
4 Caw 50% 764
5 Caue 50% 294
6 Cawe 75% 188
7 Kough 20% 161
8 Kowe 75% 130

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The surname Cowe is the 2nd most popular variant of Cowie.

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