History
- Before the 8th century Barrios was considered a noble surname, which evoked images of the ancient homeland of the Spanish people. The original bearer of the local surname Barrios, was born int the country of Spain. They adopted local surnames and were derived from localities which became increasingly widespread. These local names depicted the ownership of villages or estates. The surname, Barrios originate from the Spanish word Barrera because citizens lived surrounded by gates and fences.
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