BARROWCLOUGH
Barrowclough
Barrowclough is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "bearo" meaning "grove" or "wood", and "cloh" meaning "ravine" or "valley". The name likely refers to someone who lived near a wooded valley or steep ravine.
The Barrowclough surname is primarily found in the Yorkshire region of England, particularly in the West Yorkshire area around the cities of Bradford and Halifax. The earliest recorded instances of the Barrowclough surname date back to the medieval period in Yorkshire, indicating a long-standing presence of families bearing this name in the region.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Barrowclough surname have been involved in a variety of professions and trades, from agriculture and textile manufacturing to more modern occupations. The surname has likely spread beyond its Yorkshire roots, with Barrowclough families now residing in different parts of the United Kingdom and even around the world.
Notable individuals with the Barrowclough surname have made contributions in various fields, although the name is not widely recognised in historical records or popular culture. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its Yorkshire origins and the ancient landscapes that inspired its creation.
There are approximately 507 people named Barrowclough in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Barrowclough.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Dale
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Roy
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
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