BARLOWE
Barlowe
Barlowe is an English surname that has its origins in the Old English pre-7th Century personal name "Beornheard," which means "the bear-brave" or "warrior." The name evolved over time to become "Barla." The suffix "-we" indicates a dweller at or near a barrow, which was a tumulus or mound used as a burial ground.
The first recorded spelling of the family name Barlowe was that of Roger de Berlowe, which was dated 1208, in the "Pipe Rolls of Hampshire." The surname has formed various other spellings over the years, including Barley, Barlow, Barlowd, Barlowde, and Barlowes.
The Barlowe surname is most commonly found in northern England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cheshire. Famous individuals with the surname include Sir Thomas Barlowe, a physician to Queen Victoria, and Gary Barlow, a well-known singer-songwriter from the pop group Take That.
The coat of arms associated with the Barlowe surname features a shield divided into two parts with a chevron between three roses and a gold fleur-de-lis on a black chief. This symbolizes courage, loyalty, and strength.
In modern times, the Barlowe surname continues to be popular in Britain and has also spread to other English-speaking countries around the world, often as a result of British migration.
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