Bowlen

Bowlen Meaning & Origin

About Bowlen
The surname Bowlen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "boga" meaning "bow" and the suffix "-len" indicating "one who uses or makes." Therefore, the surname Bowlen is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used bows, referring to a bowyer or an archer. Over time, the name may have evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowlen: 626
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,866
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowlen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowlen in Braille

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

The name Bowlen in braille

How to sign the name Bowlen using Sign Language

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

The name Bowlen in sign language

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