Fowler

Fowler is primarily an English-language surname and toponym. It originated from the medieval occupation of a fowler, a hunter or catcher of wild fowl. The name denotes the person who hunted birds and later became a hereditary surname. It spread with English-speaking populations and is now common in the United Kingdom, the United States, and other Anglophone regions.

As a place name, Fowler designates several towns and communities, particularly in North America, often named after early settlers or local families.

In science and medicine, Fowler's solution refers to a potassium arsenite preparation named after the English physician Thomas Fowler. It was used in the 18th and 19th centuries in various medical treatments.

Notable individuals with the surname include Henry Watson Fowler (1858–1933), an English lexicographer and editor best known for Fowler's Modern English Usage, a reference guide on English usage. The surname has been borne by numerous other figures in politics, academia, sports, and the arts.