About Mowbray
The surname Mowbray is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "mūga" meaning "midge" or "gnat" and "bræc" meaning "marsh" or "swamp." Therefore, the name Mowbray likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a marshy area infested with midges or gnats.
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The surname Mowbray is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mowbray 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 Mowbray in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mowbray using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.