Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
BOWYER
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
An archer, one who uses a bow; one who makes bows.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BOWYER. A maker of bows for archery. A Bowyer's Company still exists in London.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English