Farrow Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Farrow Name Meaning: Originates from the latin word 'ferrum', 'fer' meaning iron.

An occupational name for a iron worker or a smith. Originating from the Latin word 'ferrum', a surname which is a popular name in Yorkshire.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Farrow Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Farrow family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 368
Agricultural Labourer 242
House Servant 71
Labourer 48
Farm Labourer 38
At Home 36
Servant 31
Dress Maker 27
Annuitant 18
Coal Miner 17
Shoe Maker 16
Pauper 14
House Keeper 14
Gardener 14
Straw Plaiter 13
General Servant 12
School 11
Errand Boy 11
Cordwainer 10
House Maid 10
Tailor 10
Laundress 10
Groom 9
Carpenter 9
Nurse 9

Farrow Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Farrow 100% 38,878
2 Forrow 83% 682
3 Pharaoh 43% 627
4 Faro 67% 384
5 Ferrow 83% 311
6 Furrow 83% 123
7 Farraw 83% 120
8 Farow 83% 114

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