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Barzilay surnames was used to explain someone's occupation or a place of origin. Barzilay is documented as a Jewish surname in 17th century Brazil with Benjamy barzilay. Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name Barzilay include the 20th century Hungarian-born Israeli journalist, Eliezer Barzilay.