About Barrington
The surname Barrington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "bere" meaning barley and "tun" meaning settlement or enclosure. Therefore, the name Barrington likely refers to someone who lived in or near a settlement where barley was grown or a person who was associated with the cultivation or trade of barley.
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The surname Barrington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barrington 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 Barrington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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