Barbour

Barbour Meaning & Origin

About Barbour
The surname Barbour is of occupational origin and is derived from the Old French word "barbier," meaning barber. It was originally used to denote someone who worked as a barber or hairdresser, cutting and styling hair, shaving beards, and performing other grooming tasks. Over time, the surname Barbour became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Barbour is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Barbour: 14,451
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,504
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.9

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barbour based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Barbour is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 R B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑrbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barbour in Braille

Here's how to represent Barbour in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Barbour in braille

How to sign the name Barbour using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Barbour using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Barbour in sign language

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