About Barreiro
The surname Barreiro is of Galician and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the word "barro," meaning "clay" or "mud" in Portuguese. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with clay or mud, such as a potter or brickmaker. It may also have been a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic associated with clay, such as having a muddy complexion or working in a muddy environment. Overall, the surname Barreiro is linked to an occupation or physical attribute related to clay or mud.
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The surname Barreiro is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barreiro 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 Barreiro is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Barreiro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Barreiro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.