Find out how popular the last name Barbre is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Barbre.

Barbre, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Barbre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbre in America

Barbre is the 33087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbre surname appeared 692 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Barbre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbre to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Barbre

The surname "BARBRE" is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, where it was likely derived from the Old French word "barbe," meaning "beard." This surname may have been initially bestowed upon someone with a distinctive beard, or perhaps a beard maker or trimmer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Barbarus." This Latin form of the name suggests that it may have been borne by someone of Norman descent who settled in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various English records with spellings such as "Barber," "Barbour," and "Barbor." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 14th century, the name "BARBRE" surfaces in French records, including the tax rolls of Normandy. This suggests that the surname remained prominent in its region of origin.

One notable bearer of the name was John Barbre (c. 1330-1400), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Wiltshire. He is mentioned in several medieval land charters and legal documents.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls of 1456, where a "Thomas Barbar" is listed as a merchant operating in Aberdeen.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various forms across Europe, including "Barbier" in France, "Barbieri" in Italy, and "Barbero" in Spain. These variations likely stemmed from the same original French root.

A significant figure bearing this surname was Jean Barbier (1598-1670), a French writer and satirist known for his biting social commentary. His works provide valuable insights into the cultural and political climate of 17th-century France.

As the name spread across Europe and beyond, it produced several notable individuals, such as Sir Samuel Barbier (1683-1752), an English naval officer and explorer who made significant contributions to cartography and navigation.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent bearers of the name was Marie-Victorin Barbier (1805-1878), a French botanist and horticulturist renowned for his work on the classification and cultivation of roses.

Throughout its long history, the surname "BARBRE" has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, writers, explorers, and scientists, reflecting its diverse origins and geographic spread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbre

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Barbre.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Barbre was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Barbre has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Barbre was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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