About Bowell
The surname Bowell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "boga" meaning "bow" or "archery." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone skilled in archery or someone who made bows. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a bow-shaped feature in the landscape. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname have included Bowell, Bowel, Bowle, and Bowles.
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The surname Bowell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowell 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 Bowell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bowell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bowell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.