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- Cowley - Last Name Meaning & Origin
Cowley
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: English
Various origins: * The village in Gloucestershire is from Old English cū (“cow”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”); equivalent to cow + -ley (“lea”). * The hamlet in Derbyshire is from Old English col (“coal”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”); equivalent to coal + -ley (“lea”). * The other places in England are from the Old English personal name Cufa + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).
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Name Variants & Related
Popularity by Country
Cowley
Rank #1776
Popularity Over Time (Scotland)
Cowley
Rank #5664
Frequency
5,619 people (2.08 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 88.18% Hispanic 3.06% Black 7.07% Asian/PI 0.34% Native Am. 0.37% Two+ 0.98%
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