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

Bowry, 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 Bowry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bowry in America

Bowry is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bowry surname appeared 159 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 Bowry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bowry 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 Bowry

The surname BOWRY is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "burgh," which referred to a fortified town or settlement. This is further supported by the fact that many early bearers of the name were found in areas with place names containing the suffix "-bury" or "-borough."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BOWRY surname can be found in the Hertfordshire Parish Registers from 1593, where a certain John Bowry was listed as a resident of the county. Another early mention is in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk from 1602, which lists a Thomas Bowry as a taxpayer in the region.

The BOWRY name has also been linked to various places in England, such as Bowry Hill in Gloucestershire and Bowry Farm in Wiltshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname, which included Bowrie, Bowrey, and Boury, among others.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the BOWRY surname. One such person was Richard Bowry (1605-1679), an English merchant and adventurer who was involved in the early trade with India and the East Indies. Another was Sir John Bowry (1753-1825), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

In the literary world, the name BOWRY is associated with the English poet and playwright Thomas Bowry (1670-1734), who is best known for his satirical works and his involvement in the Scriblerian movement. Additionally, the English artist and engraver Robert Bowry (1758-1838) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and his work as an illustrator for books and magazines.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sir William Bowry (1860-1944), a prominent British businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the tea trade and later became a major benefactor to various charitable causes in his native Yorkshire.

While the BOWRY surname may not be as widespread as some others, its rich history and connections to various influential individuals across different fields make it a fascinating name to explore and appreciate.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bowry

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

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 Bowry 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 Bowry 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 Bowry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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