BARNET
Barnet
Barnet is a British surname of Old French origin, derived from the word "barnet" which refers to a head of hair. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive head of hair, and later evolved into a hereditary surname.
The earliest instances of the Barnet surname in Britain date back to the medieval period, with records indicating its presence in various regions across the country. Over time, the name has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and has become established among diverse communities.
Individuals bearing the Barnet surname have made contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, and business. The name has also been associated with geographical locations, such as the London Borough of Barnet, which is named after the historical market town of Chipping Barnet.
Today, the Barnet surname continues to be found in Britain and beyond, reflecting the rich tapestry of family histories and lineages that make up the country's diverse population.
There are approximately 406 people named Barnet in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Barnet.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Carole
- Claire
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lisa
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Rita
- Susan
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
- Barnett
- Barnard
- Barendt
- Branet
- Barne
- Barnea
- Barnete
- Barents
- Barentz
- Barnade
- Barnat
- Barnato
- Barnatt
- Barndt
- Barned
- Barnetby
- Barneth
- Barnets
- Barnetson
- Barnette
- Barnetts
- Barnnet
- Barnnett
- Baronet
- Baronetti
- Barrnet
- Barrnett
- Baunet
- Bernadt
- Bernat
- Bernatt
- Bernet
- Bernett
- Bernette
- Biernat
- Birnet
- Birnett
- Borgnet
- Bornat
- Bornet
- Bornett
- Bournat
- Branett
- Burnat
- Burnatt
- Burnet
- Burnete
- Burnett
- Burnette
- Burnetts
- Burnnet
- Burnnett
- Burrnet
- Burrnett
- Bairne
- Baranta
- Barene
- Barket
- Barna
- Barnad
- Barnaid
- Barnd
- Barnel
- Barner
- Barnes
- Barnit
- Barnot
- Barrent
- Bernath
- Bernatti
- Brnett
- Bronet
- Brandt
- Brant
- Brend
- Brint
- Brownett
- Brunt
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