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It is derived from the term “barbeau”, which refers to a type of fish known as a barbel. The barbel fish has distinctive beard-like growths on either side of its mouth.
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As a metonymic occupational name, Barbeau could indicate that an ancestor worked as a fisherman or had some association with fishing.
Additionally, Barbeau might have been a nickname for a man with a sparse beard, drawing a parallel to the fish’s distinctive features.
Variations of the name include Barbeaux, Barbbeau, de Barbeau, and DeBarbeau.
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