BOWDITCH
Bowditch
Bowditch is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, with the earliest known recordings dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Boda" combined with the word "dic," meaning a ditch or dyke. The surname is primarily found in the south-western counties of England, particularly in Devon and Somerset.
Over the centuries, the Bowditch family has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, tradesmanship, and seafaring. Notably, Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838) was an American mathematician and navigator of British descent, known for his work on celestial navigation.
The Bowditch surname has undergone variations in spelling over time, including Boudich, Boudage, and Boudiack. Individuals bearing this surname have contributed to various fields and have dispersed across the globe, particularly to the United States and Australia.
Today, the Bowditch surname continues to be borne by descendants of the original English family, embodying a rich heritage and history spanning centuries.
There are approximately 1,368 people named Bowditch in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,768th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Bowditch.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan