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Barlow

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɑɹ.loʊ/(American English)
/ˈbɑː.ləʊ/(British English)
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Meaning & History

Derived from a number of English place names that variously mean "barley hill", "barn hill", "boar clearing" or "barley clearing".

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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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