Fallow
Fallow Meaning & Origin
About Fallow
The surname Fallow is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "fælga," meaning "fallow land" or "untilled field." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived or worked on such land. Another possibility is that Fallow could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a fallow field or a place named Fallow. Additionally, it could also be a nickname for someone with a pale or yellowish complexion, as "fallow" can also refer to a light brown or yellowish color.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Fallow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Fallow: 155
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 113155
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fallow 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Fallow in Braille
Here's how to represent Fallow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Fallow using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Fallow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
