About Bowness
The surname Bowness is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Cumbria, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse words "bogi" meaning "bend" and "nes" meaning "headland" or "promontory." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bowness can be interpreted as "dweller by the bend in the headland" or "one who lived near the curved promontory."
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The surname Bowness is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowness based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bowness in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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