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Bowman

in Michigan

There are 2,980 people with the last name "Bowman" in Michigan.

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Ranking in Michigan

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Bowman 221
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  1. is 217th most common Sims
  2. is 218th most common Powers
  3. is 219th most common Harper
  4. is 220th most common Oliver
  5. is 221st most common Bowman
  6. is 222nd most common Lucas
  7. is 223rd most common Duncan
  8. is 224th most common Ball
  9. is 225th most common Cross

Similar Names and Nicknames

Bohman, Bonnema, Bowmer, Bouman, Bonnin, Bowmaster, Bownan, Bowmann, Bowmar, Bohnen

Most Common First Names for Bowman

Robert, James, John, William, David, Michael, Richard, Thomas, Mary, Brian

Meaning & History

English and Scottish: occupational name for an archer, Middle English bow(e)man, bouman (from Old English boga ‘bow’ + mann ‘man’). This word was distinguished from Bowyer, which denoted a maker or seller of the articles. It is possible that in some cases the surname referred originally to someone who untangled wool with a bow. This process, which originated in Italy, became quite common in England in the 13th century. The vibrating string of a bow was worked into a pile of tangled wool, where its rapid vibrations separated the fibers, while still leaving them sufficiently entwined to produce a fine, soft yarn when spun.

Americanized form of German Baumann (see Bauer) or the Dutch cognate Bouman.

Recent Searches for "Bowman" in Michigan

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Robert Bowman, MI (9 searches)
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