About Bowes
The surname Bowes is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English word "boga," meaning "bow," and "hus," meaning "house." The name likely originated from a location where bows were made or stored, or where archery was practiced. Over time, individuals living near or associated with this place adopted the name Bowes as their surname.
The surname Bowes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowes 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 Bowes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bowes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bowes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.