About Barnabas
The surname Barnabas is derived from the biblical name Barnabas, which means "son of encouragement" or "son of consolation." It is of Aramaic origin and was given to individuals who were seen as comforting or supportive figures within their communities. The name Barnabas is associated with kindness, empathy, and the ability to uplift others, reflecting the positive qualities that the surname represents.
The surname Barnabas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barnabas 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 Barnabas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Barnabas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Barnabas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.