About Barras
The surname Barras is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "barre," meaning "bar" or "obstacle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a barrier or gate, or perhaps someone who worked as a gatekeeper. The surname Barras may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or sold bars or ironwork.
The surname Barras is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barras 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 Barras is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Barras in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Barras using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.