Explore the Family Name Barron
The meaning of Barron
1. Scottish: status name from Scots baron, which in the Highlands denoted a small proprietary landholder. In Angus it alluded specifically to a tenant of one of the small baronies attached to the Abbey of Coupar Angus. The surname was taken by Scottish migrants to Ulster. Compare Baron. 2. Scottish: shortened form of McBarron, from Scottish Gaelic Mac a’ Bharain ‘son of the baron’. See Baron and 1 above. 3. Irish: from Mac an Bharúin. In Ireland this is the name of a family that is a late offshoot of the northern family of O’Neill. 4. Irish and Manx: from Ó Bearáin ‘descendant of Bearán’, a personal name based on a diminutive of bior ‘stake, spit, spear’. See Barnes 3 and Barrington. 5. Spanish: augmentative of Barro. 6. Spanish (Barrón): habitational name from Barrón in Biscay or, in some cases, a variant of Barón ‘baron’ (see Baron). 7. French: variant of Baron ‘baron’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Jesus, Manuel, Francisco, Carlos, Miguel, Raul, Pedro, Ruben, Alfredo, Luis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barron in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barron has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 678th in terms of popularity, with 46,196 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank improved to 656, representing a rise of 3.24%. Similarly, the count increased by 12.72% to total 52,070 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew, from 17.12 in 2000 to 17.65 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #678 | #656 | 3.24% |
| Count | 46,196 | 52,070 | 12.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 17.12 | 17.65 | 3.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barron
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barron. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, increasing by 20.69% and 11.32%, respectively. The largest shift was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose by 22.68%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 13.84%, and those identifying as Black dropped by 6.16%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group also saw a decrease of 17.02% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.82% | 46.37% | -13.84% |
| Hispanic | 34.66% | 42.52% | 22.68% |
| Black | 9.41% | 8.83% | -6.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.18% | 11.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.7% | 20.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.39% | -17.02% |
Barron ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Barron is British & Irish, which comprises 41.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (15.3%) and Spanish & Portuguese (9.4%). Additional ancestries include Indigenous American, Ashkenazi Jewish, Eastern European, Scandinavian, and Italian.
Ready to learn more about your ancestry? Get the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market by taking our DNA test. Shop 23andMe
| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 41.8% |
| French & German | 15.3% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 9.4% |
| Other | 33.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Barron
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Barron have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 66.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 66.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 66.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 66.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 65.50% |
What Barron haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Barron is R-L21, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L21 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-FGC13326, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Clark, Smith, King, Taylor, Wilson, Cook, Thompson, Gray, Newman, Patterson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Barron surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Barron have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Barron" Surname 34.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Barron" Surname 24.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Barron" Surname 23.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Barron" Surname 14.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Barron?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Barron are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition