BERROW
Berrow
Berrow is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English word "beorg," meaning hill or burial mound, combined with "row," which referred to a line of houses or a street.
The earliest recorded instance of the Berrow surname dates back to the late 12th century in the county of Worcestershire, England. Over the centuries, families bearing the Berrow name were documented in various regions across the United Kingdom, including Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset.
Historically, individuals with the surname Berrow were often associated with occupations such as farmers, labourers, or tradesmen. The name's geographical distribution suggests that it may have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearers hailed from a place named Berrow.
Today, the Berrow surname is relatively uncommon, but individuals bearing this name can still be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, demonstrating the enduring legacy of this ancient and distinctive family name.
There are approximately 667 people named Berrow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Berrow.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Les
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Raymond
- Robert
- Stephen
- Wayne
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Claire
- Janet
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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