There are
903
Fowles in the USA
Fowle is the
26887th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Fowle

JohnFowles

John Fowles was an English novelist, best known for his works 'The Collector' and 'The French Lieutenant's Woman,' which were both adapted into successful films.

WilliamFowle

William Fowle was an American lawyer and politician who served as the first mayor of Boston from 1822 to 1823.

RobertFowle

Robert Fowle was an English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club in the late 18th century and early 19th century.

CatherineFowle

Catherine Fowle is a British anthropologist and academic, specializing in the study of conflict, peacebuilding, and human rights in Central Asia.

AndrewFowle

Andrew Fowle was an American Revolutionary War soldier who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill and later served as a state legislator in Massachusetts.

ThomasFowle

Thomas Fowle was an English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club in the late 18th century and early 19th century.

RebeccaFowle

Rebecca Fowle is an American curator and writer, specializing in contemporary art and visual culture.

JamesFowle

James Fowle was an American lawyer and politician who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as a justice on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

ElizabethFowle

Elizabeth Fowle was an English novelist and short story writer, known for her works exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and gender.

HenryFowle

Henry Fowle was an American architect and urban planner, known for his designs of public buildings and parks in cities such as Boston and New York City.

Fowle Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Fowle' is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word 'foul,' meaning 'bird.' It was likely originally a nickname given to someone who resembled a bird or had bird-like qualities.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Fowle' is most commonly found in England, particularly in the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Essex. There are also smaller concentrations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Fowle' include 'Fowler,' 'Foyle,' 'Fowles,' 'Fowlie,' 'Vowell,' 'Foweler,' 'Fowells,' 'Fokel,' and 'Fowells.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Fowle' has seen some migration and immigration, particularly to English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.