Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
POWE
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
POW. POWE. In Scotland, a generic word, meaning a sluggish stream. POWELL. Ap-Howel — the son of
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English