Cowell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Cowell Name Meaning: Habitational from places in Lancashire & Gloucestershire called 'Cowhill'. Old English cu 'cow' + hyll 'hill'.

This indicates possibly 'the hill where the cows grazed'.The fist recorded spelling is that of 'Cionaidh Ua Cathmhaoil',dated 967.

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Surname Distribution

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Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowell family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 106
Female Servant 87
Independent 57
Labourer 48
Cotton Weaver 44
Male Servant 22
Farmer 21
Shoe Maker 21
Ag Labourer 18
Weaver 17
Tailor 12
Independant 11
Power Loom Weaver 11
Dress Maker 11
Blacksmith 9
Butcher 9
Carpenter 9
Joiner 9
Gardener 8
Coal Miner 8
Pauper 8
Silk Weaver 7
Servant 6
Calico Printer 6
Miller 6

Cowell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowell 100% 34,072
2 Cowel 83% 1,411
3 Cawell 83% 607
4 Cowall 83% 438
5 Cowill 83% 176

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The surname Cowell is the most popular version of all its varients

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