Bowerman

Bowerman is an English occupational surname meaning “bow maker” or “archer”. The name is derived from the Old English words “boga” and “mann”. Bowerman has been traced back to the 13th century and is found mainly in the southwest of England. The most famous bearer of the name is Bill Bowerman, co-founder of Nike and legendary University of Oregon track coach. Today, Bowerman is a relatively uncommon surname with a small but proud history.