About Furlow
The surname Furlow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "furlong," which referred to a unit of measurement equal to one-eighth of a mile. As a surname, Furlow likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or owned a furlong of land. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a farmer or landowner. Overall, the surname Furlow is associated with land and its measurement, reflecting the ancestral connection to the English countryside.
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The surname Furlow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Furlow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Furlow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Furlow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.