Bowker

Bowker Meaning & Origin

About Bowker
The surname Bowker is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "boga" meaning "bow" and "cere" meaning "maker" or "seller." Therefore, Bowker could refer to someone who made or sold bows, or it could be a nickname for an archer. Additionally, it could also be a locational surname derived from places named Bowker or Bowkerstead. Overall, the meaning of the surname Bowker is associated with the occupation of bow-making or selling, or with the archery profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowker: 3,980
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,328
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowker 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 Bowker is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowker in Braille

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

The name Bowker in braille

How to sign the name Bowker using Sign Language

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

The name Bowker in sign language

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