About Burrowes
The surname Burrowes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "burgh" or "burh," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It was originally a topographic name given to someone who lived near a fortification or a fortified place. Over time, the name evolved to Burrowes, indicating a person's association with such a location. The surname Burrowes is relatively rare and is primarily found in England and Ireland.
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The surname Burrowes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burrowes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Burrowes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burrowes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burrowes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.