The word "Farrar" can be spelled phonetically as /ˈfærər/. The first syllable is pronounced with the "short a" sound, followed by the "r" sound. The second syllable includes an unstressed "uh" sound and ends with the "r" sound again. This surname has its roots in Old English, and in its original form, it was spelled "Feorra," which meant "at the edge of the steep hill." Over time, the spelling evolved to become "Farrar."
The surname "Farrar" is of English origin and derived from the Old English word "fær", which means "sheep" or "flock". The name was initially given to someone who lived by a sheepfold or worked as a shepherd. Over time, this evolved into various spellings including Farrer, Ferrar, Ferrer, and Farror. The etymology ultimately traces back to the Middle English and Old French word "ferreor", which referred to an iron worker or blacksmith.