Bowne is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alan Bowne (1945–1989), American playwright and authorAndrew Bowne (c. 1638–c. 1708), American colonial politicianBorden Parker Bowne (1847–1910), theologian associated with American MethodismJohn Bowne (1627–1695), English colonist in North AmericaNorwood Bowne (1813–1890), New York newspaper editor and politicianObadiah Bowne (1822–1874), American politician from New YorkPeter Bowne (1575–c. 1624), English physicianSamuel S. Bowne (1800–1865), American politician from New YorkWalter Bowne (1770–1846), 59th Mayor of New York City