There are
495
Barrecas in the USA
Barreca is the
43584th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Barreca

CarmenBarreca

Carmen Barreca is an American writer, comedian, and professor known for her humor writing and performances.

SophiaBarreca

Sophia Barreca is a fictional character in the video game 'Yakuza: Like a Dragon.'

FrancescoBarreca

Francesco Barreca is an Italian accordionist and composer known for his contributions to traditional Sicilian music.

EnricoBarreca

Enrico Barreca is an Italian footballer who has played for various clubs in Italy's Serie B and Serie C.

BarbaraBarreca

Barbara Barreca is an American writer and professor known for her feminist humor writing and cultural criticism.

FedericoBarreca

Federico Barreca is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Racing Fondi in Italy's Serie D.

AntoninoBarreca

Antonino Barreca is an Italian footballer who has played as a defender for various clubs in Italy's Serie A and Serie B.

VittorioBarreca

Vittorio Barreca is an Italian mathematician known for his work in differential geometry and partial differential equations.

EmanueleBarreca

Emanuele Barreca is an Italian footballer who has played as a midfielder for various clubs in Italy's Serie A and Serie C.

GiacomoBarreca

Giacomo Barreca is an Italian architect and urban planner known for his designs and contributions to sustainable architecture.

Barreca Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Barreca' is of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian word 'barro,' meaning 'clay' or 'mud' and the suffix '-eca,' indicating a place or origin. The name likely originated as either a locational surname for someone who lived near clay deposits or as an occupational surname for a potter or clay worker.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Barreca' is most commonly found in Italy, particularly in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is also found among Italian diaspora communities in other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Barreca' include 'Barracca,' 'Bararacca,' 'Barrecas,' 'Berracas,' 'Varraco,' 'Brecas,' 'Barracas,' 'Biracca,' 'Borreca,' and 'Barrucci.' These variations may be different spellings or regional variations of the same name.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Barreca' can be traced to various waves of Italian immigration to other countries. Many Italians, including those with the surname 'Barreca,' immigrated to the United States, Canada, and Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in search of better economic opportunities. Today, there are significant Italian diaspora communities in these countries where the surname 'Barreca' can be found.