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Harrower 
Summary
Harrower is an Anglo-Saxon surname. The first people to use the name were those who cultivated land (harrowed).
| Pronunciation | /ˈhæroʊ.ər/ |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Anglo-Saxon |
| Meaning | Subduer (of land) Derived from Middle English harwen meaning ‘to harrow’ or ‘to rake’ |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Harower, Harewere |
| [1][2] | |
List of notable people surnamed Harrower edit
- David Harrower (born 1966), Scottish playwright
- Elizabeth Harrower (actress) (1918–2003), American actress and screenwriter
- Elizabeth Harrower (writer) (1928–2020), Australian novelist and short story writer
- Gabriel T. Harrower (1816–1895), New York politician
- Henry Harrower (1883–1934), American endocrinologist
- Jimmy Harrower (footballer, born 1935) (1935–2006), Scottish footballer
- Jimmy Harrower (footballer, born 1924) (1924–1992), Scottish footballer
- John Douglas Harrower (born 1947), Anglican Bishop of Tasmania
- Kristi Harrower (born March 4, 1975), Australian basketball player
- Molly Harrower (1906–1999), South African clinical psychologist
- Pat Harrower (1860–?), Scottish rugby player
- William Harrower, Scottish international footballer
See also edit
- Harrower Glacier
- Heru'ur, character in the television show Stargate SG-1
- The Harrowers, horror comic (also Clive Barker's The Harrowers)
Notes edit
- ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ Arthur, William (1857). An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman & Co. p. 154. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
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