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.
The surname Bowe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Bowe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.