Bown is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Andy Bown (born 1946), English musician
Archie Bown (1882–1958), English football (soccer) striker
Chuck Bown (born 1954), NASCAR champion
Heather Bown (born 1978), American volleyball player
Jane Bown (born 1925), British photographer
Jim Bown (born 1960), NASCAR driver
John Young Bown (1821–1890), Canadian physician
Paul Bown (born 1957), British actor
Ralph Bown (1891–1971), noted American radio pioneer
Stuart Bown (born 1978), Australian rules footballer
