Borrows

Borrows Meaning & Origin

About Borrows
The surname Borrows is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "borow," meaning "pledge" or "surety." It was originally a nickname given to someone who acted as a guarantor or provided security for another person. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a place called "Borrow" or "Borough," which referred to a fortified town or settlement. Overall, the surname Borrows signifies a person who acted as a pledge or surety, or someone who resided in a fortified town.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borrows: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Borrows 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
PRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 R OW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ‘roʊz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borrows in Braille

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

The name Borrows in braille

How to sign the name Borrows using Sign Language

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

The name Borrows in sign language

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