About Barrow
The surname Barrow is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or burial mound, derived from the Old English word "bearo" meaning "barrow" or "mound." Alternatively, it could be a habitational name for someone from any of the various places named Barrow, which are derived from the Old English word "bearo" or "baro" meaning "grove" or "wood." Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Barrowe, which is derived from the Old English word "bearo" meaning "boar," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who resembled a boar in some way.
The surname Barrow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barrow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Barrow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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