Borrowman

Borrowman Meaning & Origin

About Borrowman
The surname Borrowman is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "burhman," meaning "dweller by the fortified place." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a fortified settlement. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for the defense or maintenance of such places. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Borrowman.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Borrowman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Borrowman: 458
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,487
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Borrowman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B060505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 R OW0 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ‘roʊmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borrowman in Braille

Here's how to represent Borrowman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Borrowman in braille

How to sign the name Borrowman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Borrowman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Borrowman in sign language

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