Barrack

Barrack Meaning & Origin

About Barrack
The surname Barrack is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "barrok," meaning a barrier or barricade. The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked with a barricade or barrier. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Barrack, Barwick, or Barrick.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Barrack: 638
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,294
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 R AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛrək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barrack in Braille

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

The name Barrack in braille

How to sign the name Barrack using Sign Language

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

The name Barrack in sign language

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