Surname · Romanian origin
Barbu
Meaning
The surname Barbu means Bearded.
Origin
Romanian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Barbu
Barbu comes from barbă, “beard.”
What kind of surname is Barbu?
Barbu is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Romanian naming tradition — you can read how Romanian surnames were formed on our Romanian last names page.
Other Romanian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Barbu mean?
The surname Barbu means Bearded. Barbu comes from barbă, “beard.”
Where does the surname Barbu come from?
Barbu is a surname of Romanian origin.
What kind of surname is Barbu?
Barbu is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Romanian surnames?
Other Romanian surnames include Ciobanu, Diaconu, Dumitrescu, Florescu, Gheorghiu, Ionescu.