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merrow

merrow

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A last name used by some families
  • proper noun
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  • The famous educator and journalist, Merrow, has published many insightful articles.
  • John Merrow

Examples

  • By John Merrow: John Merrow has been an education reporter for NPR and PBS for more than 30 years.

    Academic text (2006)

  • By John Merrow: John Merrow has been an education reporter for NPR and PBS for more than 30 years.

    Academic text (2006)

  • My name is Merrow, and I am proud of my family's heritage.

  • In the local history book, the Merrow family is noted for their contributions to the community.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Merrow as a family name most likely began as a place name or a word for a landscape, for example a village called Merrow or an old word for 'sea' or 'lake'. So the surname Merrow originally told where a family came from, which is why it is used today as a last name.