BOWLER
Bowler
Etymology and Origins
Bowler is an English occupational surname, deriving from the Middle English word "boulere" or "bowler," which referred to a maker of bowls or dishes. The surname likely originated in the Midlands region of England, where the crafting of wooden bowls was a common occupation in medieval times.
Distribution and Variations
The surname Bowler is predominantly found in England, particularly in the counties of Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. Variants of the surname include Boler, Boller, and Bowlar.
Notable Individuals
- Dennis Bowler (1921-1987) - British professional cricketer who played for the Kent County Cricket Club.
- Emily Bowler (b. 1975) - English actress known for her roles in various television series.
- William Bowler (1804-1847) - Inventor of the "Bowler hat," a distinctive type of headgear that became fashionable in the 19th century.
There are approximately 7,668 people named Bowler in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,226th most common surname in Britain. Around 118 in a million people in Britain are named Bowler.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Christine
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jean
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bohler
- Bolar
- Boaler
- Bohlar
- Boiler
- Bowle
- Bahler
- Bailer
- Bailler
- Bailor
- Bailur
- Balar
- Baler
- Balera
- Balier
- Balir
- Ballar
- Ballara
- Ballari
- Ballaro
- Baller
- Ballerio
- Bauler
- Bawler
- Bayler
- Baylor
- Bealer
- Bealor
- Beaulier
- Beehler
- Beeler
- Behler
- Belair
- Beler
- Belier
- Bellaera
- Bellair
- Bellaire
- Bellar
- Bellara
- Bellare
- Beller
- Bellier
- Belliere
- Belloir
- Bellor
- Bellur
- Belor
- Belur
- Beyler
- Beylier
- Bialer
- Biehler
- Bieler
- Bihler
- Biler
- Bileri
- Bilir
- Billar
- Biller
- Billore
- Blaer
- Blair
- Blaire
- Blar
- Blare
- Blareau
- Blauer
- Blear
- Bleare
- Bleier
- Bliar
- Blier
- Blire
- Bloar
- Blooer
- Bloor
- Bloore
- Blor
- Blore
- Blorr
- Blour
- Bloure
- Bluer
- Bluir
- Blur
- Blyler
- Boehler
- Bolea
- Boler
- Bolier
- Bollaert
- Bollar
- Boller
- Bollerd
- Bollers
- Bollier
- Bollore
- Bolor
- Boltler
- Bolur
- Booler
- Bouillier
- Boulaire
- Boular
- Bouler
- Boulier
- Boullier
- Bowlar
- Bowlder
- Bowlers
- Bowlet
- Bowlker
- Bowller
- Bowlzer
- Boyler
- Buehler
- Bueler
- Buhler
- Buler
- Bulera
- Bullar
- Buller
- Bullier
- Byler
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.