Bowlin

Bowlin Meaning & Origin

About Bowlin
The surname Bowlin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "boga" meaning "bow" or "archery." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone skilled in archery or someone who made bows. Over time, the name Bowlin evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bowlin can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowlin: 6,938
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,055
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowlin in Braille

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

The name Bowlin in braille

How to sign the name Bowlin using Sign Language

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

The name Bowlin in sign language

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