Marlow

Marlow Meaning & Origin

About Marlow
The surname Marlow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Mǣrwulf, which means "famous wolf." It is a combination of the elements "mǣr" meaning "famous" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." Over time, the name evolved into Marlow, and individuals with this surname are believed to have ancestral connections to someone who was known for their fame or had characteristics associated with a wolf.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Marlow: 13,205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,728
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.48

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0640
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRL', 'MRLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marlow in Braille

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

The name Marlow in braille

How to sign the name Marlow using Sign Language

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

The name Marlow in sign language

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