Bowling

Bowling Meaning & Origin

About Bowling
The surname Bowling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "boga" meaning "bow" or "archery." It was originally an occupational name for someone who made or used bows, or possibly a nickname for a skilled archer. The surname Bowling signifies a connection to the ancient practice of archery and may have been adopted by individuals involved in this profession or those who displayed proficiency in archery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowling: 26,762
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.07

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

Pronunciation

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PLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊlɪŋ/
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('PLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowling in Braille

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

The name Bowling in braille

How to sign the name Bowling using Sign Language

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

The name Bowling in sign language

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