About Bowlden
The surname Bowlden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bold," meaning "brave" or "courageous," combined with the suffix "-den," which refers to a valley or a settlement. Therefore, the surname Bowlden can be interpreted as "dweller in the brave valley" or "one who comes from the settlement of the courageous." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived in or near a valley known for its brave or courageous inhabitants.
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The surname Bowlden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowlden 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 Bowlden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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