The surname Bowles is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the Norman Conquest of England. This surname likely derives from the Old French word "boul," meaning "bowl," which could have been a nickname for someone who made or used bowls or perhaps lived near a bowl-shaped valley. The Norman influence on English surnames is significant, as many families adopted names reflecting their professions or geographical features.
Bowles is moderately common in the United States, ranking #1514 in Census data and appearing 23713 times — equating to about 8 per 100,000 people.
Our database contains over 777 people with the last name Bowles. This surname is most commonly found in Virginia, Georgia, Florida. We have over 1 unique first names combined with the last name Bowles in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James.
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