Barrio is a Spanish surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Artur Barrio Artur Barrio (Artur Alipio Barrio de Sousa Lopes) is an artist who lives and works in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Much of his work consists of installation pieces that create interaction with the public. Barrio engages the viewer as participant in h ...

(born 1945), Brazilian artist *

Diego Martínez Barrio Diego Martínez Barrio (25 November 1883, in Seville – 1 January 1962) was a Spanish politician during the Second Spanish Republic, Prime Minister of Spain between 9 October 1933 and 26 December 1933 and was briefly appointed again by Manuel ...

(1882–1965), Spanish politician *

Francisco Barrio Francisco Javier Barrio Terrazas (born November 25, 1950) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN). He is a former governor of Chihuahua and former secretary in the cabinet of President Vicente Fox. Barrio was bo ...

(born 1950), Mexican politician *

Ramon Del Barrio Ramon Del Barrio (born Ramon G. del Barrio, May 9, 1964 in New York) is an American performer, choreographer, dancer and singer. He is sometimes credited as Raymond Del Barrio. Career He has worked as director and choreographer for boy-band O ...

(born 1964), American performer, choreographer, dancer and singer *

Sonia Barrio Sonia Barrio Gutiérrez (born 13 December 1969 in Madrid) is a former field hockey player from Spain, who was a member of the Women's National Team that surprisingly won the golden medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Barrio also com ...

(born 1969), former field hockey player

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 in 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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