The last name Bowry has English origins. It is derived from the Middle English word "burgh," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." This surname likely initially referred to someone who lived near a fortress or stronghold. Over time, variations of the name such as Bowrey or Bowrie may have developed.
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surnames > bowyer-smyth
The last name "Bowyer" is of English origin and is an occupational surname for a maker of bows or a keeper of a royal forest. The surname could also be derived from the Old French ...
surnames > bowyer
The last name Bowyer has Anglican origins. It is derived from the Old French word "buire" or "bouvier," which means a cattle herder or a person who tends to oxen. The word eventual...
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surnames > bowtell
The last name Bowtell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Beornweard" which means "bear guardian". Over time, the name evolved into various form...
surnames > bowsulla
The surname "Bowsulla" appears to have its origins in either Italy or Malta. It is of Italian or Maltese origin, likely derived from a place name or a personal name. The exact mean...
surnames > bowsher
The last name "Bowsher" has English origins. It is a variant of the surname "Baucher," which is believed to derive from the Old French word "bauchier," meaning a maker of bows. Thi...
surnames > bowser
The last name "Bowser" is derived from an occupational surname. It originates from the Middle English word "bowser" or "bowser," which referred to a person who operated the engine ...
surnames > bows
The last name "Bows" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bowe," meaning "a curved weapon for shooting arrows." It likely originated as an occupational...
surnames > bowring
The last name Bowring is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Burgric, which means "fortress-power." Over time, this personal name evolved into the s...