Barerra

Barerra Meaning & Origin

About Barerra
The surname Barerra is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "barrera," meaning "barrier" or "obstacle" in English. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational name, referring to someone who lived near or worked with barriers or obstacles. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in constructing or maintaining barriers, such as fences, walls, or gates. Over time, the surname Barerra has evolved and spread to different regions, including Latin America and the Philippines, through Spanish colonization and migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Barerra: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER0 EH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/barerra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barerra in Braille

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

The name Barerra in braille

How to sign the name Barerra using Sign Language

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

The name Barerra in sign language

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