Cowburn Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowburn Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowburn family

Profession Census Frequency
Silk Weaver 37
Cotton Weaver 33
Weaver 21
Female Servant 12
Labourer 8
Farmer 7
Joiner 6
Weaver Cotton 6
Agricultural Labourer 5
Dress Maker 5
Grocer 5
Flax Spinner 4
Power Loom Weaver 4
Pupil 3
Plumber J 3
Tailor 3
Wharehouseman 3
Blacksmith 3
Gardener 3
Wool Comber 3
Servant Out Of Place 2
Butcher 2
Male Servant 2
Book Keeper 2
Brick Layer 2

Cowburn Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowburn 100% 7,995
2 Cowborn 86% 149

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

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