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.
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.
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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.