cowd
Cowd refers to a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from the Old English word "cū" meaning "cow" and "dēor" meaning "animal" or "deer," possibly indicating someone who tended cattle or lived near a place where cows were kept. Alternatively, it may have been a given name that later became a surname. The surname is found in various parts of England, with historical records showing its presence in different counties over centuries.
Variations of the surname may exist, though "Cowd" is the most common form. Like many hereditary surnames,