There are more than one origin of the Bowes and Bowe surnames in both Ireland and England. Our DNA Project has uncovered multiple Y chromosome lines of the name, so they cannot all share the same origin. This surname study, including the DNA Project, hopes to help establish all lineages and origins of the surname.
See links at lower left for the discussion of Irish Origins. As with the rest of the website, this section is updated as we discover new information and form updated interpretations.