Bowdler

Bowdler Meaning & Origin

About Bowdler
The surname Bowdler is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bodlere," meaning a maker or seller of bows. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals involved in the production or trade of bows, which were essential weapons in medieval times. Over time, the name Bowdler has evolved and is now associated with various families around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bowdler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bowdler: 263
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,666
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowdler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTLR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 D AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/bowdler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B346

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowdler in Braille

Here's how to represent Bowdler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bowdler in braille

How to sign the name Bowdler using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bowdler using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bowdler in sign language

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