Type Surname (from occupation)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɑɹ.bəɹ/(American English) /ˈbɑː.bə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Indicated a barber, one who cut hair for a living, ultimately from Latin barba "beard".

Related Names

Rootbarba
Other Languages & CulturesBarbier(French) Borbély(Hungarian) Barbieri(Italian) Barbu(Romanian)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024