BOWNS
Bowns
The surname Bowns is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name 'Buna', meaning 'battle'. It is classified as a habitational surname, typically found in the southern region of England. The Bowns surname is relatively rare and has a limited distribution across the United Kingdom.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Bowns were likely to have been inhabitants of a specific area or estate, with the surname being passed down through generations. The first recorded instance of the surname can be traced back to early medieval England, where it was used to identify families or individuals within communities.
Over the centuries, the Bowns surname has evolved and may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation. In modern times, individuals with the surname Bowns can be found across various professions and industries, reflecting the diversity of British society.
Notable individuals with the surname Bowns have made contributions in various fields, although the surname remains relatively uncommon in comparison to more widespread English surnames. Despite its limited prevalence, the Bowns surname continues to be a distinctive marker of English heritage and ancestry.
There are approximately 343 people named Bowns in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Bowns.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Carl
- Christopher
- David
- Dominic
- Greg
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Simon
- Steven
Female
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Elsie
- Jane
- Janet
- Jayne
- Melanie
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
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- Bagness
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- Banass
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- Banciu
- Banes
- Banez
- Banies
- Banis
- Baniss
- Bannes
- Banness
- Bannis
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- Bonazza
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- Bonce
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- Bonciu
- Bones
- Boness
- Bonici
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- Bonn
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