Barnes (name)
Barnes is an English surname and rare given name. At the time of the British Census of 1881, the relative frequency of the surname Barnes was highest in Dorset (2.9 times the British average), followed by Wiltshire, Cumberland, Hampshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Huntingdonshire, Lancashire and Sussex.[1]
There are multiple theories of the origin of the surname; it is variously suggested to be of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, or Irish provenance. According to one etymology, the name is derived from Old English beorn (warrior), which is in turn of Old Norse origin. In another account, it was simply an occupational name for a person who works in a barn, or a topographic name for a person who lives near a barn.[2]
Surname
- Alan Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Albert Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Alex Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Arthur Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Ben Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Billy Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Brian Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Carnella Jamison Barnes, pioneering African-American clergywoman in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Carol A. Barnes, neuroscientist
- Charles Reid Barnes (1858–1910), American botanist
- Chris Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- David Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Edward Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Edwin Barnes (1935–2019), British Roman Catholic priest
- Ernest Barnes (1874–1953), English mathematician, scientist, theologian and churchman
- Estela Barnes de Carlotto, Argentine human rights activist, President of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo
- Fred Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- George Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Harry Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Henry Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Hiram Barnes (1832–1917), Australian stagecoach pioneer and father of several Queensland politicians
- Howard Turner Barnes (1873–1950), American-Canadian physicist
- Jack Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- James Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Jim Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- John Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Johnny Barnes (1924–2016), Bermudian eccentric
- Jonathan Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Joshua Barnes (1654–1712), English scholar
- Linda Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Michael Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Pancho Barnes (1901–1975), American female aviator
- Peter Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Richard Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Robert Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Thomas Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- Timothy Barnes (born 1942), Professor of Classics in the University of Toronto 1976–2007
- Trevor J. Barnes (born 1956), British-born Canadian geographer
- Walter Barnes (disambiguation), several people
- William Barnes (disambiguation), several people
Arts
- Annie Maria Barnes (1857-?; pen name, "Cousin Annie"), American journalist, editor, author
- Barnabe Barnes (c. 1569–1609), English poet
- Carol Barnes (1944–2008), British newsreader
- Catharine Weed Barnes (1851–1913), American photographer
- Clive Barnes (1927–2008), theater and dance critic
- Djuna Barnes (1892–1982), American author
- Ernie Barnes (1938–2009), American painter
- F. C. Barnes (AKA Faircloth and Fair Cloth Barnes, 1929–2011), American pastor and gospel musician
- Gustave Barnes (1877–1921) South Australian artist, musician and gallery curator
- Hazel Barnes (1915–2008), American philosopher, author, and translator
- Helen Barnes (1895–1925), American musical comedy actress
- Jhane Barnes, American fashion designer
- Julian Barnes (born 1946), British author
- Kevin Barnes (born 1974), Sunlandic musician
- Lucy Barnes (1780-1809), American writer
- Mae Barnes (1907–1996), American singer and entertainer
- Mahalia Barnes (born 1982) Australian singer-songwriter
- Priscilla Barnes (born 1955), American actress
- Rory Barnes (born 1946), British-born Australian author
- Steven Barnes (born 1952), American author
- Will Barnes, musician, known professionally as Will Toledo
Politicians
General
- Charles Barnes (1901–1998), member of the Australian House of Representatives
- Rex Barnes (born 1959), Canadian politician
- Sue Barnes (born 1952), Canadian politician
- Warren Delabere Barnes (1865–1911), British colonial administrator
American Politicians
- Clark Barnes, American politician
- J. Franklin Barnes (1852-1914), New York politician
- J. Mahlon Barnes (1866–1934), American Socialist political functionary
- Jane M. Barnes (1926-2000), American politician
- Lyman Barnes (1855–1904), American politician
- Mandela Barnes (born 1986), American politician
- Orlando M. Barnes, American politician
- Ramona Barnes (1938-2003), American politician
- Samuel H. Barnes (1808–1860), American politician
- Tim Barnes (born 1958), American politician
- Tina Rose Muna Barnes, Guamanian politician
Sports
General
- Chester Barnes (born 1947), English table tennis player
- Elisabet Barnes (born 1977), Swedish long-distance runner living in the U.K.
- Emre Zafer Barnes (born 1988), Jamaican-Turkish sprinter
- Lacy Barnes-Mileham (born 1964), American discus thrower
- Paddy Barnes, Irish boxer
- Pinkie Barnes (1915–2012), English table tennis player
- Sid Barnes (1916–1973), Australian cricketer
- Simon Barnes, Chief Sports Writer of The Times
- Stu Barnes (born 1970), Canadian hockey player
- Sydney Barnes (1873–1967), English cricketer
Baseball
- Austin Barnes, American baseball player
- Bill Barnes (c. 1800s), American baseball player
- Brandon Barnes (baseball), American baseball player
- Joyce Barnes (born 1925), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
- Ross Barnes (1850–1915), American baseball player
Basketball
- Harrison Barnes (born 1992), American basketball player
- Matt Barnes (born 1980), American basketball player
- Marvin Barnes (1952–2014), American basketball player
Football (American)
- Deion Barnes (born 1993), American football player
- Emery Barnes (1929–1998), American football player
- Johnnie Barnes, American football player
- Reggie Barnes (born 1967), American football running back in the Canadian Football League
- Reggie Barnes (linebacker) (born 1969), American football linebacker in the National Football League
- T. J. Barnes (born 1990), American football player
- Tavaris Barnes (born 1991), American football player
Football (soccer)
- Colin Barnes (born 1957), English former professional footballer
- Giles Barnes (born 1988), English footballer
- Harvey Barnes (born 1997), English footballer
- Phil Barnes (born 1979), English football goalkeeper
- Walley Barnes, Welsh footballer and broadcaster
Rugby
- Berrick Barnes, Australian rugby player
- Stuart Barnes (born 1962), English rugby union player & commentator
- Wayne Barnes (born 1979), English rugby union referee
Given name
- Barnes Compton (1830–1898), American planter and politician
- Barnes Murphy (1947-present), Irish Gaelic Footballer
- Barnes Wallis (1887–1979), English scientist, engineer and inventor
Fictional characters
Literature
- Jake Barnes, the narrator and protagonist of Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises
Film
- Staff Sergeant Bob Barnes, portrayed by Tom Berenger in the 1986 film Platoon, as the platoon sergeant of the fictional 25th Infantry Division platoon depicted in the film.
- Leslie Barnes, portrayed by Art Evans in the 1990 film Die Hard 2, as the fictional Chief Engineer of a Washington D.C. airport.
- Norville Barnes, portrayed by Tim Robbins in the 1994 film The Hudsucker Proxy, as the fictional inventor of the hula hoop.
- Barnes, portrayed by rapper Common in the [2009 film Terminator Salvation, as John Connor's right-hand man
- Spencer Barnes played by Charles Grodin and impersonated by Jim Belushi in the film Taking Care of Business
- The Barnes family from The Five Year Engagement including Suzie, Violet, Sylvia and George.
- Amy Barnes, portrayed by Anne Heche in the film Volcano (1997 film), as a Geologist and Seismologist.
Television
- The Barnes family is notable as the archrivals of the Ewings in the 1978-1991 soap opera Dallas as well as the 2012 revival series of the same name. Notable members include Cliff, Pamela, Digger and Rebecca.
- The Barnes family of the British soap opera Hollyoaks, most notably including Amy, Kathy, Leah, Mike, and Sara.
- Binky Barnes, a character on the animated television series Arthur.
- C.J. Barnes, a character on the situation comedy 8 Simple Rules, portrayed by David Spade.
- Troy Barnes, a character on the situation comedy Community, portrayed by Donald Glover.
- Zoe Barnes, a character on the Netflix political drama House of Cards, portrayed by Kate Mara.
Comics
- Bucky Barnes, a Marvel Comics character who was Captain America's sidekick
- Rikki Barnes, a Marvel Character who used the aliases Bucky and Nomad
- Michael Barnes, one of the characters who used the alias Shield (Archie Comics)
See also
References
- "Barnes in the 1881 British Census". British Surnames and Surname Profiles. Good Stuff. Archived from the original on 8 January 2009. Retrieved 3 December 2008.
- Hanks, Patrick, ed. (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 103. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4.
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