HEMBROW
Hembrow
Hembrow is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "hemm," meaning enclosure, and "brōh," referring to a small piece of land. Therefore, the surname Hembrow likely originally denoted someone who lived by or owned a small enclosed piece of land.
The earliest recorded instances of the Hembrow surname date back to the 17th century in the county of Devon in southwestern England. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have been found in various regions across the United Kingdom.
Historically, individuals with the surname Hembrow have been engaged in a variety of occupations, including farming, tradesmanship, and other skilled professions.
Genealogical records show that the distribution of the Hembrow surname is relatively concentrated in the southern regions of England, particularly in Devon and Somerset.
Today, individuals with the surname Hembrow can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies such as Australia and New Zealand.
The Hembrow surname carries a sense of heritage and ancestry, reflecting the enduring ties of families to their ancestral roots in Britain.
There are approximately 427 people named Hembrow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Hembrow.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anthony
- Barry
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- Gregory
- Ian
- James
- Jason
- Malcolm
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Terry
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Ann
- Joyce
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan