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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The surname Bowling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Bowling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.