TheNameDBFowler
OccupationalMeaning
A person who hunts wild birds using nets, traps, or other methods for food and trade.
Etymology
From Old English 'fugelere,' derived from 'fugel' meaning 'bird,' which comes from Proto-Germanic 'fugilaz.' The occupation was widespread in medieval communities.
About the Fowler Surname
Fowler is a specialized occupational surname representing hunters who captured wild birds for food and feathers. The surname reflects the importance of bird hunting in medieval and early modern subsistence and commerce.
Distribution
Found throughout England and common in North America, Australia, and other English-speaking countries.