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There are approximately 11,984 people named Barrow in the UK. That makes it the 855th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 190 are named Barrow.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Barrow surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A circular earthen mound, marking the place of interment of some noted person; also a place of defense. The name of a river in Ireland.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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