Message: "my last name" - Behind the Name

[Facts] my last name

by crazygal (guest)

4/8/2005, 9:08 AM

Does anyone know anything about the origins or meaning of the surname "Bowry"? I think it's quite an uncommon name and possibly originated in east London.

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- Anneza (guest)

4/11/2005, 12:02 AM

The Bowery in New York City is from a Dutch word meaning: farm.

- missandy

4/8/2005, 7:57 PM

well Bowie and Bowen mean "yellow-haired" both are Celtic, that's as close as I know

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