Bowser

The surname Bowser has its origins in England and Scotland. It is a topographical name for someone who lived by a cattle enclosure, derived from the Middle English word ‘bowser’ or ‘bouser’. Another possible origin is the Scottish Gaelic word ‘buaireadh’, meaning ‘a cowherd’ or ‘a drover’. The name has also been associated with German and Jewish origins. Famous individuals with the surname Bowser include American football coach David Bowser and Canadian politician Wayne Bowser.