Barrier

Barrier Meaning & Origin

About Barrier
The surname Barrier is of French origin and is derived from the word "barrière," meaning "barrier" or "gate." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a gate or barrier, or perhaps someone who worked as a gatekeeper. The name may also have been given to individuals who were responsible for constructing or maintaining barriers or fences. Overall, the surname Barrier is associated with occupations or locations related to barriers or gates.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Barrier: 3,002
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10657
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.02

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barrier 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 Barrier is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 R IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛriər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', 'PRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barrier in Braille

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

The name Barrier in braille

How to sign the name Barrier using Sign Language

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

The name Barrier in sign language

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