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Cowley

Cowley is a toponym and surname used in the English-speaking world. As a place name it designates several locations, primarily in England, and it has been carried to other countries through migration. As a surname, Cowley originated as a locational name for people from one of these places and has since spread widely.

Etymology: The name derives from Old English elements meaning cow and clearing or meadow, describing a pasture

Geography: In England the name is attached to multiple settlements, including a suburb of Oxford and a

Notable associations: The Cowley name appears in various landmarks and institutions linked to the places bearing

or
farm
associated
with
cattle.
village
in
Buckinghamshire.
Beyond
the
United
Kingdom,
places
named
Cowley
exist
in
North
America
and
elsewhere,
reflecting
the
spread
of
English
place
names
through
settlement.
the
name,
and
in
the
surnames
of
individuals
who
descend
from
the
original
locales.