MILBORROW
Milborrow
Milborrow is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "mil" which means "mild" or "gentle" and "burh" which means "fortress" or "stronghold". Therefore, Milborrow can be interpreted as "gentle fortress" or "kind stronghold".
The first recorded instance of the Milborrow surname dates back to the early medieval period in England. It is believed that families bearing this surname were often associated with being firm and protective, while also possessing traits of kindness and gentleness.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Milborrow have been found across various regions of the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in counties like Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The name has survived through generations, indicating a continuation of the family line and traditions.
Today, individuals with the surname Milborrow can be found both in the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and dispersal of families over time. The name continues to be a unique and distinctive part of British heritage and genealogy.
There are approximately 203 people named Milborrow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Milborrow.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aaron
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- Howard
- Ian
- James
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Alison
- Christina
- Christine
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Janice
- Jennifer
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Stella
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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