Bowlus

Bowlus is a surname of European origin, primarily found in the United States. It is believed to be derived from the German surname "Bohl", which is a topographic name for someone who lived near a conspicuous hill, or a habitational name from a place named with this word. The "us" ending is a common Latinization of German surnames, particularly in the United States.

The Bowlus name is associated with aircraft design and manufacturing, notably with Hawley Bowlus, an American designer, engineer, and pilot. He is best known for his pioneering work in sailplane design and the Bowlus Road Chief, a distinctive riveted aluminum travel trailer of the 1930s.

The name Bowlus is relatively uncommon.