There are
1642
Barruss in the USA
Barrus is the
17249th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Barrus

JamesBarrus

James Barrus was an American politician who served as the mayor of Provo, Utah from 1871 to 1872.

WilliamBarrus

William Barrus was an English cricketer who played for Oxford University and Hampshire in the late 19th century.

FrankBarrus

Frank Barrus was an American naval officer who served as the commander of the USS Batfish during World War II.

GeorgeBarrus

George Barrus was an American artist known for his wildlife sculptures, particularly his bronze sculptures of birds.

MaryBarrus

Mary Barrus was an American educator and writer who published several books on education and child psychology.

JohnBarrus

John Barrus was an English engineer who invented the Barrus interrupter gear, a mechanical device used in early aircraft engines.

RobertBarrus

Robert Barrus was an American lawyer and politician who served as the attorney general of Utah from 1989 to 1993.

SarahBarrus

Sarah Barrus was an American actress known for her performances in several Broadway plays in the early 20th century.

ThomasBarrus

Thomas Barrus was an English painter who specialized in landscape and marine paintings during the 18th century.

ElizabethBarrus

Elizabeth Barrus was an American suffragist and women's rights advocate who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement.

Barrus Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Barrus' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word 'barrach', which means 'rough' or 'crooked'. It was originally a descriptive surname given to someone with a rough or crooked physical appearance.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Barrus' is relatively rare and mainly found in the United States, particularly in states like Utah and Idaho where early Scottish immigrants settled.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Barrus' include 'Barras' and 'Barrows'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Barrus' likely migrated to the United States with Scottish immigrants during the 19th century and later generations of the family have been established in the country.