is cowan a common name
For example: 1) The family name of Cowan was common in Dumfriesshire, and there are some Gunston's listed as living there as well (Liza Gunston â wife of Robert Cowan). The Gunston or Gunson name is not common in Scotland or England.2) Family lore talks about Scotland as our home. Sept Cowan â Scotland Connection This section tells the story of the Cowan name through history from several sources and is not intended to reflect direct relationships. Of particular interest is a strange story full of Bogles, Witches and Brownies. Thank you for taking a look.