LEATHERBARROW
Also recorded as Leather Barrow
Leatherbarrow
Leatherbarrow is a surname of English origin, particularly prevalent in the North West of England. The name is believed to be locational, derived from the Old English words "lether" (meaning leather) and "beorg" (meaning hill), suggesting someone who lived near a hill where leather was produced or worked.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Leatherbarrow have been associated with occupations involving leatherworking or the production of leather goods. The name can be traced back to the medieval period in Lancashire, where the Leatherbarrow family is known to have resided.
Throughout the years, the Leatherbarrow surname has been recorded in various forms, including Letherbarrow and Leatherburrow. The variations in spelling can be attributed to the variability in early record-keeping practices and regional dialects.
Today, individuals with the surname Leatherbarrow can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to Lancashire and the North West of England. The name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the ancestral roots and historical occupations of the families that bear it.
There are approximately 1,266 people named Leatherbarrow in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,144th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Leatherbarrow.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Shaun
- Steven
- William
Female
- Anna
- Catherine
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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