Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
TOWERS
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
Peels, and Castles, were places of defense. Tower is derived from tor, Gaelic and Saxon, French tour, Welsh, twr, a heap or pile, applied to conical hills, and to round buildings erected for strength or security.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
TOWER, TOWERS.* The latinization iu H.R. is De Tumbiis. lu Frauce, Latour and Delatour are well-known surnames.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English