Re: William Marrow Mayor of London d 1464
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In reply to:
Re: William Marrow Mayor of London d 1464
5/05/04
Hi Terrance,
You gave an example of the early use of the name, but that's not the same as its origin. According to Reaney & Wilson's "A Dictionary of English Surnames", it probably derives from the Middle English 'marwe' meaning companion,mate or lover. However, it's a complex subject and I recommend anyone interested to read the leaflet at www.sog.org.uk/leaflets/surnames.html
Bill