Withrow

Withrow Meaning & Origin

About Withrow
The surname Withrow is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "wiðer" meaning "against" and "raw" meaning "row" or "line." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived by a row of trees or a boundary line. Over time, the surname Withrow has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Withrow: 8,262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0R
🗽 NYSIIS
WATA
🔊 Soundex
W03060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 TH R OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪθˌroʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0R', 'FTRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Withrow in Braille

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

The name Withrow in braille

How to sign the name Withrow using Sign Language

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

The name Withrow in sign language

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