Bowler

Bowler Meaning & Origin

About Bowler
The surname Bowler is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of bowls or dishes. It is derived from the Middle English word "bolle," meaning "bowl" or "dish." The name Bowler was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of bowls during the medieval period in England. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowler: 4,698
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7123
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.59

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowler 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
PLR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowler in Braille

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

The name Bowler in braille

How to sign the name Bowler using Sign Language

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

The name Bowler in sign language

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