Barchus

Barchus Meaning & Origin

About Barchus
The surname Barchus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "barche," meaning "boat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or owned a boat. The name Barchus may have been given to individuals who were involved in maritime activities such as fishing, boat building, or transportation. Over time, the surname Barchus has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Barchus: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barchus 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 Barchus is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRXS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 R CH AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/barchus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRXS', 'PRKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barchus in Braille

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

The name Barchus in braille

How to sign the name Barchus using Sign Language

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

The name Barchus in sign language

Numerology