What is the origin of my last name - Barber?

Question:

What is the origin of my last name - Barber?

I want to know what my family background really is. A friend's dad told me Barber is Irish and it actually does mean "someone who cut hair, or one who did surgery" in old Ireland. I just want to know if anyone knows the most likely origin of the last name Barber.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Have a look at the link posted below it actually says it's Scottish.
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sid=&...
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/fact...
hope it helps anyway.