Bowmen

Bowmen Meaning & Origin

About Bowmen
The surname Bowmen is derived from the Middle English word "bowman," which refers to a skilled archer. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were skilled in the use of a bow and arrow. The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who excelled in archery, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, the surname Bowmen serves as a reminder of an ancestor's proficiency in the ancient art of archery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowmen: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowmen in Braille

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

The name Bowmen in braille

How to sign the name Bowmen using Sign Language

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

The name Bowmen in sign language

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