Bowne is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alan Bowne (1945–1989), American playwright and author Andrew Bowne (c. 1638–c. 1708), American colonial politician Borden Parker Bowne (1847–1910), theologian associated with American Methodism John Bowne (1627–1695), English colonist in North America Norwood Bowne (1813–1890), New York newspaper editor and politician Obadiah Bowne (1822–1874), American politician from New York Peter Bowne (1575–c. 1624), English physician Samuel S. Bowne (1800–1865), American politician from New York Walter Bowne (1770–1846), 59th Mayor of New York City

See also Bown (surname) Bownes Bowen (surname) Bowens (surname)