Windrow

Windrow Meaning & Origin

About Windrow
The surname Windrow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "windrowe," which refers to a row of hay or straw left to dry in a field before being gathered. As a surname, Windrow likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in agriculture, specifically in the process of harvesting and gathering hay or straw. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as farmers, laborers, or in related roles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Windrow: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANTR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 N D R OW0
🌐 IPA
/windrow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANTR', 'FNTRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Windrow in Braille

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

The name Windrow in braille

How to sign the name Windrow using Sign Language

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

The name Windrow in sign language

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