POWE
Powe
Origin of the Name
Powe is a surname of English and Welsh origin. The name is derived from the Old English and Welsh word "pōl" or "pawl," which means "pool" or "pond." It likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a pool or a pond.
History
The surname Powe can be traced back to medieval England and Wales. It was first recorded as a surname in the 13th century. The Powe family has been associated with various regions across the British Isles, with notable concentrations in counties such as Cornwall, Devon, and South Wales.
Notable Individuals
- John Powe (1710-1782): A prominent 18th-century landowner known for his contributions to agricultural innovation in Devon.
- Elizabeth Powe (1895-1963): A renowned artist from Cornwall whose landscapes captured the beauty of the Cornish coastline.
Variants
Variants of the surname Powe include Power, Pugh, and Powel.
Coat of Arms
The Powe family coat of arms typically features symbols associated with water, such as waves or aquatic creatures, reflecting the name's origin from "pool" or "pond."
Modern Distribution
Today, individuals with the surname Powe can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British diaspora communities exist.
There are approximately 413 people named Powe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Powe.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Mothusi
- Nicholas
- Philip
- Robert
- Rory
Female
- Amanda
- Emily
- Hannah
- Helen
- Julia
- Laura
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nadia
- Sarah
- Shelley
- Sonya
- Susan