About Bowdry
The surname Bowdry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "boga" meaning "bow" and "dryge" meaning "dry." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used bows, or possibly as a nickname for someone who was skilled in archery. The surname Bowdry signifies a connection to the ancient craft of bow-making or archery.
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The surname Bowdry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowdry based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bowdry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bowdry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.