About Barentine
The surname Barentine is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Barent, which is a variant of Bernard. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Barent. The name Barent is derived from the Germanic elements "ber(n)" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." Therefore, the surname Barentine can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the brave bear" or "descendant of Barent."
The surname Barentine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barentine 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 "Barentine" using braille for the visually impaired.
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