English
Rowen
Rowen comes from Middle English round ‘rowan tree’.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500roundas rown‘rowan tree’
- EnglishtodayRowen
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history not traced here.
Lineage
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500roundas rown‘rowan tree’
- EnglishtodayRowen
Linked words
through Middle English round ‘rowan tree’
Today it means
name A topographic surname from Middle English.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English round / Rowen