About Burrows
The surname Burrows is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "burwe" or "burh," meaning a fortified place or a town. It was originally used to denote someone who lived near or in a fortified town or a borough. Over time, the name Burrows became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Burrows can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The surname Burrows is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burrows 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 Burrows is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burrows in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burrows using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.