Barnett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Barnett Name Meaning: This is a habitational name from a number of places i.e'Chipping'or'Barnet'.

The name is of english origin,with the old english meaning 'baernet'/place cleared by burning.Derivative of 'baernan'/to burn,set light to.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Barnett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Barnett family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 386
Female Servant 274
Independent 190
Labourer 139
Male Servant 96
Farmer 76
Shoe Maker 71
Tailor 44
Weaver 35
Carpenter 26
Gardener 25
Baker 22
Dress Maker 20
Blacksmith 20
Laundress 20
General Dealer 20
Butcher 19
Servant 19
Sawyer 19
Grocer 18
Ag Lab 18
Mariner 16
Ag Labourer 15
Apprentice 15
Clerk 15

Barnett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Barnett 100% 102,075
2 Burnett 86% 38,527
3 Barnet 86% 9,448
4 Bernett 86% 8,302
5 Barnatt 86% 614
6 Burnitt 71% 293
7 Brunett 71% 257
8 Barnnett 88% 234
9 Bornett 86% 218
10 Barnitt 86% 183
11 Branett 71% 166
12 Barnott 86% 155

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The surname Barnett is the most popular version of all its varients

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