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, followed by Wiltshire, Cumberland, Hampshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Huntingdonshire, Lancashire and Sussex.
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 , 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.
Surname
- Alan Barnes, several people
- Albert Barnes, several people
- Alex Barnes, several people
- Arthur Barnes, several people
- Ben Barnes, several people
- Billy Barnes, several people
- Brian Barnes, several people
- Carnella Jamison Barnes, pioneering African-American clergywoman in the Christian Church
- Carol A. Barnes, neuroscientist
- Charles Reid Barnes, American botanist
- Chris Barnes, several people
- David Barnes, several people
- Edward Barnes, several people
- Edwin Barnes, British Roman Catholic priest
- Ernest Barnes, 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, several people
- George Barnes, several people
- Harry Barnes, several people
- Henry Barnes, several people
- Hiram Barnes, Australian stagecoach pioneer and father of several Queensland politicians
- Howard Turner Barnes, American-Canadian physicist
- Jack Barnes, several people
- James Barnes, several people
- Jim Barnes, several people
- John Barnes, several people
- Johnny Barnes, Bermudian eccentric
- Jonathan Barnes, several people
- Joshua Barnes, English scholar
- Linda Barnes, several people
- Michael Barnes, several people
- Pancho Barnes, American female aviator
- Peter Barnes, several people
- Richard Barnes, several people
- Robert Barnes, several people
- Thomas Barnes, several people
- Timothy Barnes, Professor of Classics in the University of Toronto 1976–2007
- Trevor J. Barnes, British-born Canadian geographer
- Walter Barnes, several people
- William Barnes, several people
Arts
- Annie Maria Barnes, American journalist, editor, author
- Barnabe Barnes, English poet
- Carol Barnes, British newsreader
- Catharine Weed Barnes, American photographer
- Clive Barnes, theater and dance critic
- Djuna Barnes, American author
- Ernie Barnes, American painter
- F. C. Barnes, American pastor and gospel musician
- Gustave Barnes South Australian artist, musician and gallery curator
- Hazel Barnes, American philosopher, author, and translator
- Helen Barnes, American musical comedy actress
- Jhane Barnes, American fashion designer
- Julian Barnes, British author
- Kevin Barnes, Sunlandic musician
- Lucy Barnes, American writer
- Mae Barnes, American singer and entertainer
- Mahalia Barnes Australian singer-songwriter
- Priscilla Barnes, American actress
- Rory Barnes, British-born Australian author
- Steven Barnes, American author
- Will Barnes, musician, known professionally as Will Toledo
Politicians
General
- Charles Barnes, member of the Australian House of Representatives
- Rex Barnes, Canadian politician
- Sue Barnes, Canadian politician
- Warren Delabere Barnes, British colonial administrator
American Politicians
- Clark Barnes, American politician
- J. Franklin Barnes, New York politician
- J. Mahlon Barnes, American Socialist political functionary
- Jane M. Barnes, American politician
- Lyman Barnes, American politician
- Mandela Barnes, American politician
- Orlando M. Barnes, American politician
- Ramona Barnes, American politician
- Samuel H. Barnes, American politician
- Tim Barnes, American politician
- Tina Rose Muna Barnes, Guamanian politician
Sports
General
- Chester Barnes, English table tennis player
- Elisabet Barnes, Swedish long-distance runner living in the U.K.
- Emre Zafer Barnes, Jamaican-Turkish sprinter
- Lacy Barnes-Mileham, American discus thrower
- Paddy Barnes, Irish boxer
- Pinkie Barnes, English table tennis player
- Sid Barnes, Australian cricketer
- Simon Barnes, Chief Sports Writer of The Times
- Stu Barnes, Canadian hockey player
- Sydney Barnes, English cricketer
Baseball
- Austin Barnes, American baseball player
- Bill Barnes, American baseball player
- Brandon Barnes, American baseball player
- Joyce Barnes, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
- Ross Barnes, American baseball player
Basketball
- Harrison Barnes, American basketball player
- Matt Barnes, American basketball player
- Marvin Barnes, American basketball player
Football (American)
- Deion Barnes, American football player
- Emery Barnes, American football player
- Johnnie Barnes, American football player
- Reggie Barnes, American football running back in the Canadian Football League
- Reggie Barnes , American football linebacker in the National Football League
- T. J. Barnes, American football player
- Tavaris Barnes, American football player
Football (soccer)
- Colin Barnes, English former professional footballer
- Giles Barnes, English footballer
- Harvey Barnes, English footballer
- Phil Barnes, English football goalkeeper
- Walley Barnes, Welsh footballer and broadcaster
Rugby
- Berrick Barnes, Australian rugby player
- Stuart Barnes, English rugby union player & commentator
- Wayne Barnes, English rugby union referee
Given name
- Barnes Compton, American planter and politician
- Barnes Murphy, Irish Gaelic Footballer
- Barnes Wallis, 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, 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