BLOWS

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Blows

Blows is a surname of English origin, prevalent in the United Kingdom. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English word "blaw," meaning to blow or breeze, and may have originally been used as an occupational name for someone who worked as a musician playing wind instruments or someone living in a windy location.

The earliest known recordings of the Blows surname date back to the 16th century in England, with variations in spelling including Blowes and Blowe. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Blows have been found across various regions of the UK, engaged in a variety of professions and activities.

Notable individuals bearing the surname include English cricketer Tom Blows, who played for the Cambridge University Cricket Club in the late 19th century. The name has also been associated with academics, artists, and other professionals in different fields.

Today, the surname Blows continues to be found in Britain and in various parts of the world due to migration and globalisation. The name remains a part of British ancestry and heritage, reflecting a connection to the country's history and culture.

There are approximately 731 people named Blows in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,371st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Blows.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Christopher
Colin
David
Ian
John
Michael
Nicolas
Peter
Philip
Richard
Roger
Simon
Steven
William

Female

Amanda
Elizabeth
Emma
Fiona
Gillian
Karen
Kerry
Lynn
Margaret
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.