About Barendse
The surname Barendse is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Barend, which is a variant of Bernard. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Barend. The name Barend itself is derived from the Germanic elements "bern" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." Therefore, the surname Barendse can be interpreted to mean "son of Barend" or "descendant of the brave bear."
The surname Barendse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barendse based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent the name "Barendse" using braille for the visually impaired.
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