Bowyer

Bowyer Meaning & Origin

About Bowyer
The surname Bowyer is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "bowyer," which refers to a person who made or used bows. The name was given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of bow-making or archery. Over time, the surname Bowyer became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's association with this particular occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bowyer: 4,127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 Y ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊjər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bowyer in Braille

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

The name Bowyer in braille

How to sign the name Bowyer using Sign Language

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

The name Bowyer in sign language

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