Barber Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Barber Name Meaning: An occupational name for a barber.

An occupational name for a barber, one who cut hair for a living. In the Middle Ages barbers also practised dentistry and surgery.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Barber Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Barber family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 528
Female Servant 375
Independent 261
Farmer 160
Male Servant 159
Labourer 156
Ag Labourer 83
Shoe Maker 80
Carpenter 57
Cotton Weaver 54
Weaver 53
Silk Weaver 43
Dress Maker 41
Tailor 31
Pauper 29
Grocer 28
Gardener 28
Apprentice 27
Coal Miner 27
Servant 24
Clerk 23
Ag Lab 23
Mason 21
Mariner 21
Blacksmith 20

Barber Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Barber 100% 129,425
2 Barbour 71% 2,036
3 Barbar 83% 579
4 Barbor 83% 415
5 Barbara 71% 386
6 Barbier 86% 285
7 Burber 83% 196
8 Berber 83% 159
9 Burboro 57% 140
10 Borber 83% 100

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The surname Barber is the most popular version of all its varients

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