Find out how popular the last name Bowering is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bowering.

Bowering, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bowering surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bowering in America

Bowering is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bowering surname appeared 220 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bowering.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bowering to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bowering

The surname Bowering is of Anglo-Saxon origin and can be traced back to the 11th century in England. It is derived from the Old English words "bohr" and "inga," which together mean "dweller by the bower" or "one who lives near the cattle shelter." The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Boveringas."

The Bowering family was initially concentrated in the counties of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, where they were landowners and farmers. Over time, the name spread to other parts of England, with variations in spelling such as Bowring, Bouring, and Boweering.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Bowering was Sir John Bowering (c. 1310-1379), a prominent knight and landowner from Oxfordshire. He fought in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War and was known for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Thomas Bowering (1584-1647), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts. He served as the Rector of Sutton Courtenay in Berkshire and was known for his eloquent sermons.

In the 17th century, the Bowering family established roots in the American colonies. William Bowering (1620-1685) was among the early settlers in Virginia, arriving in 1635. He became a successful tobacco farmer and played a role in the local government.

During the Industrial Revolution, many Bowerings moved from rural areas to cities in search of employment. Samuel Bowering (1786-1854) was a prominent industrialist who owned a textile mill in Manchester and was instrumental in the development of the city's cotton industry.

Another notable figure was Sir Walter Bowering (1865-1938), a British naval officer and explorer. He served in the Royal Navy and led several expeditions to the Arctic regions, making important contributions to the mapping and exploration of the area.

While the Bowering surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the historical tapestry of England and other English-speaking countries, with a rich heritage spanning centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bowering

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bowering.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bowering was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bowering has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bowering was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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