Renfrow

Renfrow is a surname of English or Scottish origin. It is considered a variant of Renfroe or Renfrew, and may be derived from a toponymic source referencing Renfrew in Scotland or related place names. Through migration, bearers of the name have spread to North America and other regions. The spelling variants Renfroe and Renfrew are related and sometimes interchanged in historical records, which can complicate genealogical tracing.

Notable people with the surname include Hunter Renfrow (born 1995), an American football wide receiver who played college football at Clemson University and has played in the National Football League for the Las Vegas Raiders. He gained prominence during Clemson's 2016 national championship run and is known for reliable catching and route running.

Traditionally, surname distribution tends to be strongest in the United States, with families bearing Renfrow appearing in several states and communities that received British Isles immigration. Genealogical research often relies on parish records, census data, and immigration documents to establish lineage and connections among Renfrow families.

See also: Renfroe, Renfrew, variants of the name.