Barriault

Barriault Meaning & Origin

About Barriault
The surname Barriault is of French origin and is derived from the word "barriau," which means "barrel" in French. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of barrels. The name may have been given to coopers, barrel makers, or individuals who worked in the wine or spirits industry. Over time, the surname Barriault has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Barriault: 191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,545
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barriault based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRLT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 R IY0 OW0 L T
🌐 IPA
/barriault*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B643

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barriault in Braille

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

The name Barriault in braille

How to sign the name Barriault using Sign Language

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

The name Barriault in sign language

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