The surname Bowen has Celtic origins, representing two distinct ethnicities. In Welsh, it derives from "ab Owain," meaning "son of Owen," whereas in Irish, it comes from "Ó Buadhacháin," meaning "descendant of Bohan." The Bowen lineage dates back to the 11th century in Llwyngwair, near Nevern in Pembrokeshire, and the surname was formally adopted in 1424. The Bowens are associated with seven family crests and share a tartan with the Owen family group. The surname is predominantly found in southern Wales, while the variant Owen is more common in the north.
According to the U.S. Census, Bowen holds the #407 position among surnames, appearing roughly 78822 times nationwide — about 27 per 100,000 people.
Our database contains over 20838 people with the last name Bowen. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Georgia, California. We have over 19 unique first names combined with the last name Bowen in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are John, Robert, Michael.
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