Bowskill

Bowskill is a British surname of Middle English origin, deriving from the Old English pre 7th Century personal name "Bosa" and the Middle English "kil(le)", meaning a stream. The name was originally given to those who lived near a stream or a body of water.

The first recorded instance of the surname Bowskill dates back to the early 15th century, where it is found in the Poll Tax records of Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, the name has become relatively rare, with concentrations in regions across the United Kingdom such as Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire.

The variant spellings of the surname include Bouskill, Bowskill, and Boskill. Notable bearers of the surname Bowskill include individuals involved in various professions, ranging from sports to arts and academia.

In conclusion, the surname Bowskill carries a rich history, rooted in the landscape of England and reflecting the geographical features of its origins.

There are approximately 830 people named Bowskill in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,532nd most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Bowskill.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Duncan
  • James
  • Jeff
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Keith
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Thomas
  • Walter

Female

  • Charlotte
  • Elaine
  • Elizabeth
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Kathryn
  • Sally
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

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