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
Scholar 141
Cotton Weaver 48
Coal Miner 24
Silk Weaver 21
Labourer 13
Cotton Operative 10
Worsted Weaver 9
Dress Maker 7
House Keeper 7
Collier 5
Plumber 5
Weaver 5
Weaver Cotton 5
Clerk 4
Servant 4
Railway Clerk 4
Brick Layer 4
Carter 4
Housekeeper 4
No Occupation 4
Power Loom Weaver 4
Tailor 4
Annuitant 3
Engine Fitter 3
Daughter 3

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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