There are
1839
Barbs in the USA
Barb is the
15827th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Barb

BarbaraMcClintock

Barbara McClintock was an American scientist and cytogeneticist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of genetic transposition.

BarbaraStanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck was an American actress known for her strong female roles in films like 'Double Indemnity' and 'Stella Dallas.' She received four Academy Award nominations during her career.

BarbaraBach

Barbara Bach is an American actress and former model who is best known for her role as Bond girl Anya Amasova in the 1977 James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me.'

BarbaraWalters

Barbara Walters is an American broadcast journalist, television personality, and author. She is known for her work as a host on 'The Today Show,' '20/20,' and 'The View.'

BarbaraWindsor

Barbara Windsor was an English actress known for her roles in the 'Carry On' film series and for playing Peggy Mitchell on the BBC soap opera 'EastEnders.'

BarbaraPalvin

Barbara Palvin is a Hungarian model and actress who has worked with companies like Victoria's Secret and L'Oreal. She has also appeared in films such as 'Hercules' and 'Tolkien.'

BarbaraEden

Barbara Eden is an American actress best known for her role as Jeannie in the sitcom 'I Dream of Jeannie.' She has won several awards for her work in television.

BarbaraMcClintock

Barbara McClintock was an American scientist and cytogeneticist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of genetic transposition.

BarbaraStanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck was an American actress known for her strong female roles in films like 'Double Indemnity' and 'Stella Dallas.' She received four Academy Award nominations during her career.

BarbaraBach

Barbara Bach is an American actress and former model who is best known for her role as Bond girl Anya Amasova in the 1977 James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me.'

Barb Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Barb' is of French origin and is derived from the word 'barbe,' which means 'beard.' It is a nickname surname given to someone who had a prominent or distinctive beard.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Barb' is not as common as other surnames and is primarily found in countries with French influence or migration such as France, Canada, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Barb' include 'Barba' and 'Barbour.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Barb' may have been carried by immigrants from France to other countries during periods of French colonialism and migration.