cowen

Cowen is both a surname and a place name used in English-speaking regions. As a surname, it is borne by individuals across a range of professions, including academia, business, the arts, and sports. The name’s distribution is typical of European-origin surnames, with presence in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and their diaspora.

As a place name, Cowen designates at least one locality in the United States, notably a community in West Virginia. Place names such as this often reflect historical landowners or settlers who bore the surname.

In business and finance, Cowen Inc. is a U.S.-based investment bank and financial services company offering research, investment banking, and brokerage services to corporations, institutions, and individual clients. The firm has operated in capital markets, providing advisory and transactional services as part of its suite of offerings.

Notable people with the surname include individuals who have contributed to politics, science, the arts, and sports, among other fields. The name also appears in various disambiguation contexts, where it may refer to organizations, locations, or historical figures associated with the name Cowen.