Bowe

The surname "Bowe" is of English and Irish origin and has been found in records dating back to medieval times. The name is derived from the Old English or Old Irish word "boga" or "bog," meaning bow or arch. It is thought to have originally been an occupational name for a bowmaker or archer.

The Bowe surname is more commonly found in Ireland, where it can be of Gaelic origin, deriving from the Irish surname "Ó Buadhacháin," meaning "son of Buadhachán." It is associated with counties like Mayo and Galway in Ireland.

Variations of the surname Bowe include "Bow," "Bowy," and "Bough." The name has also been anglicised to "Bowe" from its original Gaelic form.

The surname Bowe has historical significance in the British Isles, and individuals bearing this name can be found in various records, including census data, birth, marriage, and death records, and heraldic documents.

Notable individuals with the surname Bowe include former professional boxer Riddick Bowe and British journalist and author Kevin Bowe.

Overall, the surname Bowe carries with it a rich history that reflects the diverse cultural influences in the British Isles.

There are approximately 1,993 people named Bowe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,230th most common surname in Britain. Around 31 in a million people in Britain are named Bowe.

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
  • Anthony
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Stephen
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Amanda
  • Angela
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Gabrielle
  • Helen
  • Julia
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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

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