Pronunciation | /ˈboʊ.ən/ |
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Region of origin | Wales; Ireland |
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Variant form(s) | Bohan, Bowan, Bowane, Bowene, Bowens, Bown, Bowne, Bowin, Eugene, Ewen (Eoghan), Owen (Owain), Owens |
Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic ethnicities, the Welsh ab Owain meaning "son of Owen" (Owen meaning 'noble') and the Irish Ó Buadhacháin meaning "descendant of Bohan" (Bohan meaning 'victorious').[1][2] The Bowen lineage can be traced back to Llwyngwair in the 11th century, near Nevern in Pembrokeshire.[3] The Bowen surname was adopted in 1424. There are seven Bowen crests and the Bowen/Owen family group share a tartan.[4][5] The Bowen/Bowens surnames are more commonly found in southern Wales, while the Owen/Owens surnames are more commonly found in northern Wales.[6]
This is a list of notable people born with the last name Bowen and people who married into the Bowen family.