Barss Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Barss Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Barss family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 8
Clerk 2
Errand Boy 2
Cutler 2
Agricultural Labourer 1
Dress Maker 1
Shepherd Boy 1
Woodman Labourer 1
Labourer 1
Laundress Wash 1
Tailoress 1
Upholsterer & Cabinet Maker 1
General Domestic Servant 1
Carter Boy 1
Tripe Dresser 1
Bak Collector 1
House Maid Domestic 1

Barss Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brass 60% 4,407
2 Barrs 80% 3,840
3 Bars 80% 434
4 Bross 60% 234
5 Briss 60% 185
6 Barss 100% 154
7 Bress 60% 145
8 Bauress 71% 143
9 Birss 80% 115
10 Brissue 43% 113

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The surname Barss is the 6th most popular variant of Brass.

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