Bowley

Bowley Meaning & Origin

About Bowley
The surname Bowley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "boga" meaning "bow" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Bowley likely referred to someone who lived near or in a wooded area where bows were made or used. Over time, the name evolved into Bowley and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowley: 1,859
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,692
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowley in Braille

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

The name Bowley in braille

How to sign the name Bowley using Sign Language

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

The name Bowley in sign language

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