Burrows - Last Names

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Burrows

/ˈbʌroʊz/

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Moderate

Meaning

Dwellers near a fortified hill or manor

Represents connection to land, ancestral roots, and historical settlement patterns; often associated with stewardship and resilience.

Symbolism

Symbolizes strength through endurance, rootedness in place, and quiet dignity derived from lineage and tradition.

Etymology: Derived from the Middle English 'burwe' or 'borow', meaning a fortified place or manor, itself from Old English 'burg' (fortress) and 'hām' (homestead); evolved into a surname for those residing near such locations.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Burrows is a topographic surname historically given to someone who lived near a f

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