About Sowden
The surname Sowden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sūð," meaning "south," and "dūn," meaning "hill." Therefore, the name Sowden is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or on a southern hill. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, such as Souden or Sowdon.
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The surname Sowden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sowden 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 Sowden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sowden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.