Harrow

Harrow Meaning & Origin

About Harrow
The surname Harrow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hearg" meaning "temple" or "shrine." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a temple or a person who worked at or owned a shrine. The name Harrow may also have been a locational surname for individuals who hailed from a place called Harrow, which is a district in northwest London.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Harrow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Harrow: 1,159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Harrow 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 Harrow is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhæroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HR', 'HRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Harrow in Braille

Here's how to represent Harrow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Harrow in braille

How to sign the name Harrow using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Harrow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Harrow in sign language

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