Barrie

Barrie Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Barrie: 3,154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,219
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.07

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barrie in Braille

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

The name Barrie in braille

How to sign the name Barrie using Sign Language

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.

The name Barrie in sign language

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