BORROWS
Borrows
The surname Borrows is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word buru, meaning "dwelling" or "house", and the suffix -s, indicating "son of". Thus, the name is thought to have originally designated a "son of the dweller". Variants of the name include Burrows and Burrowes.
The name appears to be mainly concentrated in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the surrounding areas in northern England. Historical records indicate that the Borrows family has been present in these regions for centuries, with the earliest references dating back to the medieval period.
Coat of arms associated with the Borrows surname features a silver shield with three red martlets (heraldic birds) and a black chevron. This heraldic symbol was typically used to signify loyalty and swiftness.
Over the years, individuals carrying the Borrows surname have been involved in various occupations, ranging from agricultural labourers to skilled craftsmen and tradesmen. Today, the Borrows surname continues to be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, carried by individuals who are descendants of this long-established British lineage.
There are approximately 454 people named Borrows in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Borrows.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Craig
- Gary
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Janice
- Linda
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
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