Barnes is a surname of English origin that derives from the Old English word “bern,” meaning barn or granary. It is a relatively common surname in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it ranks as the 94th most common surname. Notable people with the surname Barnes include American basketball player Harrison Barnes and British author Julian Barnes. The Barnes Foundation, a famous art collection in Philadelphia, is also named after its founder Albert C. Barnes, who bore the surname.
