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Rowe
roh
Rowe (name) means an English surname, originally denoting someone who lived by a hedgerow or row of houses. Example: “The Rowe family had lived in the town for generations.”
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An English surname, originally denoting someone who lived by a hedgerow or row of houses.
"The Rowe family had lived in the town for generations."
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Etymology
As an English surname, it comes from Middle English Rowe, from the noun row; compare Rew and Rawe. It also occurs as an English surname in its own right, a variant of Rolfe, Rough, Ralph or Rowson.
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What does “Rowe” mean?
The word “Rowe” means an English surname, originally denoting someone who lived by a hedgerow or row of houses.
How do you pronounce “Rowe”?
“Rowe” is pronounced roh (/ɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rowe” in a sentence?
Here is “Rowe” used in a sentence: “The Rowe family had lived in the town for generations.”
What part of speech is “Rowe”?
“Rowe” is a name.
Is “Rowe” a common word?
“Rowe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
