Thurlow

Thurlow Meaning & Origin

About Thurlow
The surname Thurlow is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "thyrne" meaning "thorn" and "hlaw" meaning "hill." Therefore, Thurlow likely refers to someone who lived near or on a hill covered with thorn bushes. Over time, this place name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thurlow: 2,354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0RL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH ER1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΞΈΙ™rloʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0RL', 'TRLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thurlow in Braille

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

The name Thurlow in braille

How to sign the name Thurlow using Sign Language

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

The name Thurlow in sign language

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