MOWAN
Mowan
The surname Mowan is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name Mowa, which itself is a short form of various compound names beginning with the element "Mug", meaning "strength" or "power". The name was first recorded in various forms such as Mowe and Mow, before settling into the modern spelling of Mowan.
Distribution
The Mowan surname is relatively rare and is distributed predominantly in England, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, individuals bearing the surname have dispersed to other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals
There is limited information available regarding prominent individuals with the Mowan surname, suggesting that the name may have been more common historically than it is today.
Variants
Variants of the Mowan surname include Mowe and Mow. These variations may be found in historical records and are likely connected to the same ancestral origin.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
Sorry, we don't have any statistics on this name. That's probably because it's very uncommon in Britain.