Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɛɹ.ən/(English) /ˈbæɹ.ən/(English) /ba.ʁɔ̃/(French)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the title of nobility, derived from Latin baro (genitive baronis) meaning "man, freeman", possibly from Frankish barō meaning "servant, man, warrior". It was used as a nickname for someone who worked for a baron or acted like a baron.

Related Names

Rootbaro
Other Languages & CulturesBarone(Italian)
User SubmissionsBarón, Baron

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Entry added October 6, 2024