BARRIBALL
Barriball
Barriball is a British surname with roots that can be traced back to Devon, in the South West of England. The name is of Cornish origin and is believed to derive from the Cornish words "bar", meaning hill, and "bal", meaning place. This suggests that the name may have originally been used to describe someone who lived near or on a hill.
The Barriball family have been documented in various historical records, including parish registers, census data, and land deeds. They were known to have been primarily involved in agricultural work, with many members working as farmers or labourers.
Over the centuries, the Barriball surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom as well as to other English-speaking countries through migration and emigration. Today, individuals with the surname Barriball can be found in different parts of the world, maintaining a connection to their British heritage.
Notable individuals with the surname Barriball have made contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the history and legacy of the Barriball family.
There are approximately 309 people named Barriball in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Barriball.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Andy
- Anthony
- David
- Graeme
- James
- Keith
- Kenneth
- Nigel
- Paul
- Simon
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Alison
- Auriol
- Emma
- Ethel
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Kerry
- Linda
- Mary
- Sheila
- Tina