About Bowthorpe
The surname Bowthorpe is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the village of Bowthorpe in Norfolk, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "boga" meaning "bow" and "thorp" meaning "village" or "hamlet." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bowthorpe can be interpreted as "the village or settlement associated with bows or archery."
The surname Bowthorpe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bowthorpe 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 Bowthorpe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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