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Cowell


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Origin Of The Surname Cowell

Meaning Of The Surname Cowell

Son of Cathmhaol

Interesting Facts About Cowell

Cowell has two possible origins. One could be the Anglicised version of ‘Mac Cathmhaoil’ which means the son of Cathmhaol. It would have been changed as people from Ireland were intergrated in English society, or during the English invasion of Ireland. It could also be a locational surname for people hailing from Cowhill in Gloucestershire. Simon Cowell is a famous holder of this surname.

Cowell Statistics

Cowell is the number 1549 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 6,492 share the surname Cowell in the UK.

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