About Barrie
The surname Barrie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "barr," meaning "top" or "summit." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the town of Barrie in Angus, Scotland. The name may have been given to individuals who lived near a prominent hill or summit, or it could have been a topographical name for someone who lived at the top of a hill. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Barry or Berry.
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The surname Barrie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barrie 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 Barrie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Barrie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Barrie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.