bowman/ˈbəʊmən/EtymologyFrom Middle English boweman, bouman, boughman, equivalent to bow + -man.bowman means A surname originating as an occupation for a bowman. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 77 out of 100.bowman is pronounced /ˈbəʊmən/.nameA surname originating as an occupation for a bowman.A male given name from surname.“Reference: WO 373/97/207 Description: Name: Scott, Bowman; Rank: Temporary Major; Service No: 151430; Regiment: CSO's Staff, Air Formation Signals, Second Tactical Air Force; Theatre of Combat or Operation: The London Omnibus List for Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field; Award: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; Date of announcement in London Gazette: 19 December”A municipality in Papineau Regional County Municipality, Outaouais region, Quebec, Canada.A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Chicot County, Arkansas.A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Craighead County, Arkansas.A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Placer County, California.nounA man who uses a bow; an archer.“The whole londe ſhal fle, foꝛ the noyſe of the hoꝛſmen and bowmen: […]”The person, in a team or among oarsmen, positioned nearest the bow.