Bowies

Bowies is the plural form of the surname Bowie and may be used to refer to multiple people who share that name, or to a collection of individuals or records related to that surname. In standard English usage, Bowies appears mainly in biographical lists, genealogies, or historical accounts when more than one person named Bowie is being discussed.

The surname Bowie is of Scottish origin, and bearers have appeared in the British Isles and in countries that experienced British immigration, including the United States and Canada. The plural Bowies simply indicates a group of people who share the surname.

Notable bearers: The most widely known bearer of the related name is David Bowie (1947–2016), the English singer, songwriter, and actor who became a defining figure in popular music. Other individuals with the Bowie surname have contributed to various fields such as the arts, sciences, sports, and public life, though they are generally less prominent in reference works than David Bowie.

In encyclopedic writing, it is more common to refer to the surname in its singular form (Bowie) and reserve Bowies for lists or discussions that involve multiple people bearing the name. The term Bowies may also appear in genealogical or archival materials cataloging families and lineages bearing the surname.