Bowe

Bowe Meaning & Origin

About Bowe
The surname Bowe is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old English word "boga" or the Irish word "bua," both meaning "bow." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or used bows, or it could have been a nickname for a skilled archer. Alternatively, it may have been a topographical surname for someone who lived near a bend or curve in a river, as "bow" can also refer to a bend. Overall, the surname Bowe is associated with archery or a geographical feature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowe: 6,628
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,264
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.25

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

Ranking information for the surname Bowe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1
🌐 IPA
/boʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowe in Braille

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

The name Bowe in braille

How to sign the name Bowe using Sign Language

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

The name Bowe in sign language

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