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Barnett


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Origin Of The Surname Barnett

Meaning Of The Surname Barnett

Land cleared by burning

Interesting Facts About Barnett

There are a number of different spelling forms for this surname including Barnet, Barnatt and Burnett and it is thought that this name was most commonly given on a topographical basis for those who lived by or in a clearing which had been made as a result of fire. However, this family name could also have derived from the personal name Bernhard which means ‘brave bear’.

Barnett Statistics

Barnett is the number 358 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 25,891 share the surname Barnett in the UK.

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