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Townroe
Townroe is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational, derived from the Old English words "tun", meaning an enclosure or settlement, and "raw", meaning borderland or row of houses. The name likely denoted someone who lived near the border of a settlement.
The Townroe surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Variants of the name include Townrow and Townroe.
Individuals bearing the Townroe surname have likely originated from a place called Townrow, Townroe, or a similar location, which may have since changed or been lost to history. Like many locational surnames, the Townroe name served as a useful way to identify and distinguish individuals within a community.
Over the centuries, bearers of the Townroe surname have likely spread out across the United Kingdom and beyond, carrying their ancestral name with them. Today, individuals with the Townroe surname can be found in various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 108 people named Townroe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Townroe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Robert
Female