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FARRAR

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There are approximately 5,631 people named Farrar in the UK. That makes it the 1,853rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 89 are named Farrar.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English

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The Farrar surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

A corruption of Farrier, a name of trade. Pfarrer, in German, a minister.

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

British Surnames