HURLOW
Hurlow
Hurlow is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Hygebeald", composed of the elements hyge meaning "mind" and beald meaning "bold". Over time, the spelling evolved into Hurlow.
The Hurlow surname is most commonly found in the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex in eastern England. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the medieval period, indicating a long history of the surname in the region.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Hurlow are limited in historical records, suggesting that it may have been a name associated with localised communities or families. The distribution of the surname across specific areas of England may also indicate a connection to particular ancestral lands or occupations.
The etymology of the Hurlow surname reflects traits of courage and strength, characteristic of many English surnames derived from Old English elements. Variants of the name may exist due to variations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Hurlow may trace their ancestry back to the regions of eastern England where the name originated. Genealogical research and records can provide further insight into the specific roots and branches of the Hurlow family tree.
There are approximately 271 people named Hurlow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Hurlow.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Colin
- Darren
- David
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Lauren
- Leanne
- Louise
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Victoria