About Barreira
The surname Barreira is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "barreira," which means "barrier" or "obstacle" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked with barriers or obstacles, such as a gatekeeper or someone who constructed barriers. The surname Barreira may also have been used metaphorically to denote someone who overcame obstacles or faced challenges with determination and resilience.
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The surname Barreira is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barreira 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 Barreira is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Barreira in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Barreira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.