About Furlong
The surname Furlong is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old English word "furlang," which means "a measure of length." In medieval times, a furlong was a unit of measurement equal to one-eighth of a mile. The surname Furlong likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a furlong, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with land measurements. It is also a common surname in Ireland, where it may have been anglicized from the Gaelic Ó Fearghail, meaning "descendant of Fearghal," a personal name meaning "man of valor."
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