Barranco - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Barranco family in the Chicago area, from Cefalu,Sicily.

cinthiabarranco24 — 2012-05-22 14:27:12Z

hey Emanuele am cinthia and i saw your last name am BARRANCO too but i dont know you i came from mexico but i saw your paper and it said that barranco family came from cefalu sucily

Re: Barrancos in Arkansas

jennye_121 — 2011-10-19 00:14:41Z

So nice to talk to you! I clicked on your Facebook link, but your page does not give me the option to add you as a friend, so here's my link: www.facebook.com/jennifer.n.evans
I am so interested in learning more about my Sicilian heritage!! Maybe we can talk more on FB!! :)

Re: Baranco

DonBaranco — 2011-10-18 22:24:32Z

Sam, I am not familiar with those names. I just found out from my brother, Bart Baranco, that Salvatore did not come with my grandfather (Frank Baranco) to the US from Cefalu; rather, Frank came over with two older sisters, either sent by Salvatore or sent by other relatives after Salvatore died, likely because of the hard times in Sicily then.

My father, Don Baranco Sr, graduated from LSU about 1928. He was born in Houma, LA. Don

Re: Barrancos in Arkansas

vbmarks — 2011-10-18 22:12:31Z

Hello, cousin! My grandfather, Joe, was Uncle Philip's little brother. (They looked so much alike!) Both gentlemen passed away about a year apart in the early 1960s when I was a very little girl. I recall Aunt Mildred as being a very nice lady. My father often mentions cousin Carolyn. Please find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/veronica.barranco.marks.

Re: Baranco

DonBaranco — 2011-10-18 22:02:03Z

Sam, my brother, Bart and Connie Baranco, of Everett, WA, traveled to Cefalu about five years ago and were able to access the town registry and talk to some of our relatives there. He told me that there apparently was a clerical error when our grandfather (Frank Baranco) and his father (our greatgrandfather Salvatore Barranco) came through Ellis Island. It is believed Salvatore thought it would be easier to spell(and more American sounding!) with one "r", and never had it corrected. Don

Re: Baranco

vbmarks — 2011-10-18 21:48:13Z

Greetings, Donald! Would you happen to know why the second "r" was dropped from your surname? Is that a typo? My family also is from Cefalu, but we've always had two r's. My great grandfather was Dominic Barranco. One of his sons was named Frank Barranco. They lived in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Re: Baranco

DonBaranco — 2011-10-18 21:28:07Z

Greetings - my father, Donald Joseph Baranco, M.D.,(deceased othropedic surgeon from Caldwell, Idaho)was son of Frank and Eunice Baranco; he was raised with two siblings, Paul (and Polly) Baranco, M.D. and Libert (and Joseph) Onebane, in Lafayette, LA. Frank Baranco immigrated from Cephalu, Sicily, with his father, Salvatore, Barranco, when he was about seven years of age.
I am the oldest of five siblings, who are all living, all married and all with grandchildren; and who live in Boise, Pasco, WA and Everette, WA.
[attached pics: 1) brother Dick/Launa with Me/Brenda;
2) Only grandson, Nobel and only dog, Ben;
3) Only son, John, who lettered 4yrs BSU Varsity Golf;
4) Only wife, Brenda and I.
Donald J. Baranco, Jr.
don.baranco@idjc.idaho.gov

Re: Barrancos in Arkansas

jennye_121 — 2011-09-03 20:10:18Z

Veronica, I just talked to my grandmother Carolyn Barranco, and she says you are her cousin. She is the daughter of Philip and Mildred Barranco of Pine Bluff, AR.

Re: Barranco

sbarranco — 2011-06-29 01:47:20Z

Mike,

I never met any Barrancos while we lived in Maryland, but people would frequently ask me if I was related to Barrancos in the Baltimore area, one person asked if I was related to a Frank Barranco who was, I believe, a Medical Doctor assigned to the Baltimore Police Force.

Rgeards,

Steve Barranco

Re: Portugese?

barrancom — 2011-06-07 00:51:20Z

Cajun: Interesting. I'll pass this on to my dad.
Mike

Re: Barranco

barrancom — 2011-06-07 00:43:10Z

Hi Stephen. The Barrancos you mentioned in the Baltimore area are my relatives, and from Sicily.
Mike

Re: Origin of Barranco name/Portuguese?

barrancom — 2011-06-07 00:24:35Z

Portugese? I don't know either way.
Mike

Re: Baranco Surname

lostcajun33 — 2011-06-05 14:06:43Z

So here's what I have in my notes:
The surname Barranco is derived from the Spanish word meaning "deep break made by mountain floods; cleft; glen."
Once everyone was known by a single name. As the population increased people traveled and mixed, found others with the sames names and overcame the confusion by taking an extra name to identify themselves. These were adopted in accordance with fairly general principles. Thus a man named John who lived in a glen or cleft in the hills might be knows as "John (of, at or in the) cleft or glen" - i.e. John Barranco, in order to distinguish him from others of the same Christian name. In the course of time the cognomen became hereditary in what we now term surnames, ceasing to have any reference to the bearer's place of residence.
Arms which may be described heraldically as Vert, between a rock issuing from each flank, a Saracen's head proper, on his head a turban striped argent and gules, ornamented at the front with a crescent argent, in chief issuing from the sinister flank an arm in armor embowed holding a sword argent, are those of a Castilian family named Barranco, of the district of Vaillarcayo, Burgos, who proved their nobility in the Royal Chancellery of Valladolid in 1549, 1630 and 1755. Writers in the past have attributed symbolism to the tinctures and charges of heraldry - thus argent (silver) is said to denote Peace and Sincerity; gules (red) Military Fortitude and Magnanimity; and vert (green), Hope, Joy and (sometimes) Loyalty in Love; whilst the term "proper" means that an object is depicted in its natural colors. The rocks are intended as a cant or pun upon the surname (an ancient and favorite heraldic device) for they, or rather the space between them, represent a cleft in the mountains or a glen. The Saracen's head probably alludes to the wars against the North African Moors who occupied large areas of Spain in the Middle Ages and the arm in armor with sword is an obviously martial symbol.

- no idea where my grandmother got this - their is no source documented or date.

Re: Baranco Surname - Cuba

sbarranco — 2011-06-04 22:24:09Z

I am interested in the Barrancos you found in Cuba (And) Spain. My Barrancos came to the US (Key West) from Cuba ca 1868-1871. I have Barranco ancestor records in Cuba back to 1660 (Habana). Stephen Barranco

Re: Portugese?

lostcajun33 — 2011-06-04 17:21:15Z

Mike

My great grandmother was a Barranco from Cefalu (Salvadora, daughter of Stefano, son of Stefano)

Story from my grandmother was that the Barrancos left Spain due to "problems with the Church"

When she and Giuseppe Scalco arrived at the Port of New York in 1901, they came with a large group from Cefalu - including what I suspect were cousins

About a third of these were headed for Baltimore, according to the document I have a copy of

Our Barrancos made it to Port Arthur, Texas - where there was a large Sicilian population

Futher family stories suggest they left for Louisiana to get away from social problems in the Port Arthur community

Interesting note on the "gate that surrounds the church"

Re: Baranco Surname

lostcajun33 — 2011-06-04 17:13:47Z

my understanding is Spain - somewhere someone showed me a citation indicating there was some noble connection in Castile

believe the original spelling is with 2 r's (I have a ship's manifest with this)

It means something like creek bed in Spanish

I've found Barrancos in Cuba, Spain and Sicily (as well as here in the US)

story from my grandmother is that the Barrancos left Spain due to problems with the Church

Re: Barranco family in PA

clovisandshawna — 2011-05-30 07:31:55Z

I do not know if you still read this but I am looking for a connection to a Ignacia Barranco who married my Great grandfather Felipe Borunda..He was from Autlan,Jalisco, Mexico and all I can find on her is that she came from Mexico. I have found nothing else and my Grandfather has no idea of who his aunts,uncles or grandparents are.

Re: Surname Barranco

sbarranco — 2011-05-22 23:23:21Z

Rebecca, Have you had any success in finding your Barrancos? Mine are from Cuba and Spain. - Stephen

Re: Barranco surname

lostcajun33 — 2011-05-22 11:32:42Z

surname is spanish - many barrancos emmigated to Sicily

Re: Barranco family in the Chicago area, from Cefalu,Sicily.

lostcajun33 — 2011-05-22 11:30:58Z

My great-great-grandmother Barranco came to Texas via New York in 1899

Re: BARRANCO

lostcajun33 — 2011-05-22 11:26:55Z

el apellido es de epana

hay barrancos por todos lados

la gran maoria de los EEUU son de sicilia

tambien hay en cuba

he escuchado que los barranco se fueron de espana por "problemas con la iglesia"

habian mucho judio y muselman en espana antes de 1492

Re: Barranco

lostcajun33 — 2011-05-22 11:24:23Z

My great great-grandmother Salvadora Barranco was born in Cefalu and died in Port Arthur, TX

Her son Giuseppe Scalco (my great grandfather) moved to Crowley, LA and ran a local restaurant (Joe's)

Re: Baranco Surname

lostcajun33 — 2011-05-22 11:22:07Z

My great-grandmother Salvadora Barranco was born in Cefalu in 1881, she was the daughter and the grand daughter of a Stefano Barranco

Her husband Nicolo Scalco also came from Cefalu

Re: Barranco family

lostcajun33 — 2011-05-22 11:18:02Z

Dan - I'm also looking for Barranco info

My great-grandmother Salvadora Barranco was born in Cefalu as well and came to New York with a number of cousins (although no other Barrancos)

Re: Cefalu

lostcajun33 — 2011-05-22 11:16:25Z

My great-grandmother Salvadora Barranco was born in Cefalu as well

Story within the family has been that the Barrancos left Spain due to "problems with the Church"

Re: Baranco

MaryFord1170 — 2011-02-26 14:41:32Z

I have a yearbook with the name of Wilbert Victor Baranco. Could this possibly be one of your relatives? The book is from McKinley High School Baton Rouge LA. It has much history and I know someone out there probably has relatives in the book. It is the first time a yearbook was published for this school and is dated 1928. It is currently listed on ebay. I will be happy to look up names for you also. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you.

Re: Barrancos in Arkansas

vbmarks — 2011-01-16 05:06:59Z

The offspring of Dominic and Sarah are my great aunts and uncles. I am the grand-daughter of their son, Joe.

www.facebook.com/veronica.barranco.marks

Re: Barrancos in Arkansas

laughinglogan — 2011-01-16 00:27:05Z

My husband is interested in who you are because these are exactly the same people. My husband is from Pine Bluff, AR

Re: Baranco

vbmarks — 2011-01-15 23:51:49Z

My great-grandfather, Dominic Barranco, was from Cefalu, Sicily. In the early 1900s, he and his brothers entered the United States through New Orleans, La. I've been told they were grocers and scattered throughout the South. I am not sure of the number of brothers or their names, but understand they settled in Beaumont, Texas, in and around Greenville, Miss., and in New Orleans, La.

Dominic was married to Sarah Battaglia Barranco, also from Cefalu. They had several children, but a couple of them died when they were very young. Those who reached adulthood included: Frank, Angelina, Santena, Phillip, Mary Grace, and Joseph. The family lived in Pine Bluff, Ark. They were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Most are buried in the family plot in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Re: Barrancos in Arkansas

vbmarks — 2011-01-15 21:54:57Z

I believe your husband very well may be my paternal cousin, a couple of times removed. When my great uncle on my father's side died, his wife remarried and her new husband adopted their young children.

My great uncle's parents were Dominic Barranco and Sarah Battaglia Barranco of Cefalu, Sicily. He had several siblings, including Angelina, Santena, Mary Grace, Phillip and Joseph. His youngest brother, Joseph, is my grandfather.

Re: Sam Barranco

aflagofhonor — 2010-12-09 00:18:45Z

Sam Barranco did not die in 1945. He didn't die before 1956. Sam and wife josephine had a small grocery store in baltimore md. Daughter was Angelina..

Barranco family in PA

Chavobill — 2009-10-01 05:27:16Z

I see for the bulk of the threads posted on here, Barrancos seemed to have roots in Italy or Sicily. My father is from Mexico and migrated to the states and settled in Pennsylvania. There is only few more here, and were all family. I know of some in NYC, my aunt, and in California, also family.

Re: Barranco family in the Chicago area, from Cefalu,Sicily.

lgvtalk — 2009-09-19 00:20:39Z

There is a Benedetto Barranco who came to America in 1902 and traveled with two of my relatives: Giuseppe and Pasquale Valenziano. Benedetto's destination was Chicago, Illinois where he was to join his uncle, who he said was Pasquale Valenziano (not the same person he was traveling with.) I believe the person he was joining is my Great-grandfather.

Also, I am particularly interested in finding out if anyone knows why so many people left Cefalu around this time.

Would love to communicate with anyone who is interested in the same people & places.

lgvtalk@gmail.com

Re: Barranco Family in Cefalu

lgvtalk — 2009-09-19 00:06:25Z

I know it's been awhile but I hope you see this because I'd love to communicate with you! I believe your Dad came to America in 1902 with two of my relatives Giuseppe and Pasquale Valenziano.

Laura
lgvtalk@gmail.com

Barranco surname

barrancocarlos2345 — 2009-04-25 18:44:14Z

Does anyone know about the origin and heritage of the surname Barranco. Im from the Philippines and the last name isn't very popular there.

Re: Barrancos in Arkansas

laughinglogan — 2008-05-20 15:41:08Z

I know lots about them. My husband's father was a Barranco and was adopted later-thus a name change. I can tell you quite a bit about them. What would you like to know?

Re: Francisco Barranco Camaguey

diazjo1 — 2008-05-01 13:40:02Z

Hi;
My name is Jose Diaz Barranco, The name comes from my mothers (Denise Barranco) side. Her father Virgil Barranco was born to Virgil Barranco Sr. and Amelia Tomassette; He (my grandfather) was born in Europe; did some time in the British Navy, Migrated to Dominican Republic where he died in 1988. My son is working on a family tree and he and myself thought it would be a good idea to try and contact some family and keep contact via email; maybe even meet at some point in time. We live in New York, U.S.A. My son is 12 and I myself am 34.

Thank you for your time
Jose.

Re: Barranco/Mannino's from Palermo, then Colorado, and Maryland

monica0616 — 2008-04-13 18:17:17Z

If you still check this board, I have information I think we can share. My family is the barrancos and manninos. They were in Colorado for awhile and then Maryland, some went back to Palermo after Colorado. I would LOVE to compare notes!!!

Thanks!

maria
mariasemail@comcast.net

Re: Barranco family in the Chicago area, from Cefalu,Sicily.

monica0616 — 2008-04-13 18:02:29Z

I am a Barranco from Baltimore. I would love to chat with you more and see if we can help each other fill in some blanks!

Maria

Francisco Barranco Camaguey

rbgenealogy1 — 2007-11-08 10:36:12Z

I am looking for infos on my gggrandfather Francisco Barranco born in Camaguey, Cuba. He traveled to the dominican republic and procreated a large family there. some of his children were.. Francisco(paco) Barranco my ggrandfather, alfonso/adolfo (a photographer in Moca), virgilio and others. Most of his descendants today live in the Navarrette- Santiago area. If anyone has any information related to him or this family, please get in touch.

Re: Barranco - Spain (bef 1660) - Cuba (1660-1890)-Florida (1868-1900) - New York (1875-1974)

sbarranco — 2007-06-20 00:41:35Z

Sorry for delay in replying. I have been away for the past 4 weeks. The LDS Church file on Leon / Bazan did not get attached to your 26 May response. Would you send the file to my sbarranco@att.net address? Thanks, Stephen

Re: Barranco - Spain (bef 1660) - Cuba (1660-1890)-Florida (1868-1900) - New York (1875-1974)

FranciscoIGarciaRos — 2007-05-26 05:47:17Z

Yes I have some sources on Mercedes Leon Bazan, she married married Fernado Bello and her name became Mercedes Bello Leon. I do know that the Leon family in the late 60's or early 1970's registered all the Leons in the Latter Day Saints Archives and I will share that list with you along with the dates for Mercedes Leon Bazan . Two sisters married twio cousins One a leon the other Bello.
I have attached the Latter day Saints file.
Francisco I. garcia Ros

Re: Barranco - Spain (bef 1660) - Cuba (1660-1890)-Florida (1868-1900) - New York (1875-1974)

sbarranco — 2007-05-26 01:24:13Z

I'm sorry but I do not have any information or known connection to Mercedes Leon Bazan. I am also at a loss to explain how my own G4grandfather (Cipriano (Ciprian) Barranco de Leon) came to have the 'de Leon' portion of his name. Neither his parents nor his Grandparents family names included 'Leon". Cipriano Barranco was married in Havana and died in Puerto Principe. Do you, by any chance, have birth or marriage information on your Mercedes Leon Bazan? I have one other source to check, but it would help if I knew the date and place of her birth(or baptism) and marriage.

Stephen Barranco

Re: Barranco - Spain (bef 1660) - Cuba (1660-1890)-Florida (1868-1900) - New York (1875-1974)

FranciscoIGarciaRos — 2007-05-25 22:09:01Z

I know its been sucha long time, But I had been concebtrating on other names and this board fell to the wayside, I find interesting tha possible relation to my GGG grandmothers mother that was a Bazan and her father Amado Leon. Her name was Mercedes Leon Bazan. Would yyu have any names that may link Bazan and Leon or a sister to Mercedes Leon Bazan. Thank You ,
Francisci I. Garcia Ros

Frank Barranco / Lenores or Linares

rjbarranco — 2006-12-04 10:17:44Z

Looking for more information on family line of Frank Barranco

Found him and family in 1930 census in Silveyville, Calfornia

Married to Mary Escobar (or Escoba?)
Children Joseph, Frank Jr, Antone, Josephine, Angie, Camateon

Immigrated 1906 from Spain

SSN: 572-09-6379 in Death Index -- Parents last names listed as LENORES and CRUES (though I wonder if LENORES should be LINARES)

Trying mainly to find out his parents names or anything about this family line.

Re: Sam Barranco

2006-09-11 00:45:38Z

contact me. i am your grandmothers 2nd cousin. from md. contact me at
coolcookie@mris.com

hi

jenniebarranco — 2005-11-08 04:33:11Z

How many Barranco's are there? My last name is Barranco too.

Barrancos in Arkansas

2005-08-08 21:15:43Z

My great-grandparents, Dominic and Sarah Barranco, came over from Sicily in the early 1900s and eventually settled in Arkansas. They worked as grocers and had several children. Does anyone know about Barrancos in Arkansas?

Re: Barranco Surname

STEPHENBARRANCO — 2005-04-07 01:30:31Z

Hi Fernando,
SInce my original response (Nov 1999) I have not found any information relating to Barranco line in Columbia or South America. I am now able to take my Barranco line back to Habana 1666, but have not found the Barranco passage from Spain to Cuba yet. I will keep a lookout for your Ofelio Barranco born around 1880s or 1890s and also for Maria Manotas de Barranco.

Regards, Stephen Barranco

change of email address for Barranco family in Chicago

2004-06-13 13:11:31Z

You can contact me at ebarrancousa1@sbcglobal.net