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Early Origins of the Barberi family

The surname Barberi was first found in all over Italy, though mainly in Sicily in the south, and in Emilia-Romagna in the north. A simple derivative, the surname Barberi comes from the Italian word "barbiere," meaning "barber."

Early History of the Barberi family

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Barberi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Barbieri, Barbiero, Barbiera, Barberi, Barberio and many more.

Early Notables of the Barberi family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Giovanni Luca Barberi (1452-1520), an Italian historian, lawyer and notary in Sicily

Migration of the Barberi family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Pasquale Barbieri, 18; who arrived in New York in 1891; Maria Teresa Barbieri, 43; who came to Waterbury, Connecticut in 1913.


Contemporary Notables of the name Barberi (post 1700) +

  • Andrea Barberi (1979-2023), Italian sprint athlete who specialized in the 400 metres
  • Gloria Barberi (b. 1955), Italian science-fiction and fantasy author
  • Dominic Barberi (1792-1849), Italian theologian and Passionist; he was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1963
  • Antonio Barberi, Italian engraver in the 1700s
  • Andrea Barberi (b. 1979), Italian sprint athlete
  • Stefano Barberi (b. 1984), Brazilian professional bicycle racer
  • Katie Barberi (b. 1972), Mexican television actress


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