Mowry

Mowry is a surname and a place name in the United States. The name appears in English-language records and is used for several geographic locations, including unincorporated communities and settlements in various states.

Notable people with the surname include Tia Mowry (born 1979), an American actress best known for the 1990s television series Sister, Sister; and her sister Tamera Mowry-Housley (born 1978), an American actress and television personality who co-hosted the talk show The Real and also appeared on Sister, Sister.

In contemporary usage, the Mowry surname is most closely associated with these sisters, who helped popularize the name through their work in television. Beyond these public figures, the name also appears in other contexts in media and in American toponymy, reflecting its role as both a family name and a place designation.