Mowery - Last Names

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Mowery

/ˈmaʊəri/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Dweller near a meadow or moor

Represents a connection to the land, nature, and ancestral homesteads; symbolizes stability and rootedness in one's origins.

Symbolism

Embodies a sense of place, heritage, and continuity; associated with pastoral landscapes and quiet endurance.

Etymology: Derived from the Middle English 'mowe' (meadow) or Old English 'mōr' (moor), combined with the suffix '-ey' or '-y' meaning 'island' or 'clearing,' suggesting someone who lived by a meadow or moorland. It may also reflect a locational surname from places named Mowrey or similar in northern England.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Mowery is primarily found in American genealogical records, particularly among fa

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