Barre

Barre Meaning & Origin

About Barre
The surname Barre is of French origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old French word "barre," meaning "bar" or "obstacle," suggesting that the name may have originally been given to someone who worked with or lived near a barrier or gate. Another possibility is that it is a locational surname, derived from places in France named Barre. Additionally, Barre could also be a variant spelling of the surname Barr, which is of Scottish or Irish origin and means "hill" or "height." Ultimately, the exact meaning of the surname Barre may vary depending on its specific origin and context.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Barre: 2,205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13727
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.75

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barre in Braille

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

The name Barre in braille

How to sign the name Barre using Sign Language

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

The name Barre in sign language

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