Bowne is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Alan Bowne (1945âÂÂ1989), American playwright and author
- Andrew Bowne (c. 1638âÂÂc. 1708), American colonial politician
- Borden Parker Bowne (1847âÂÂ1910), theologian associated with American Methodism
- John Bowne (1627âÂÂ1695), English colonist in North America
- Norwood Bowne (1813âÂÂ1890), New York newspaper editor and politician
- Obadiah Bowne (1822âÂÂ1874), American politician from New York
- Peter Bowne (1575âÂÂc. 1624), English physician
- Samuel S. Bowne (1800âÂÂ1865), American politician from New York
- Walter Bowne (1770âÂÂ1846), 59th Mayor of New York City
See also