Type Surname (from occupation & from location)
Pronounced Pron. BA-ros(Spanish)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the Portuguese and Spanish word barro meaning "clay, mud". This could either be an occupational name for a person who worked with clay or mud such as a builder or artisan, or a topographic name for someone living near clay or mud.

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Entry updated November 16, 2019