Baratta Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Barata surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Meaning of the name

Bearers of the name Baratta share their surname's story with Barata, of which it is a variant. Its meaning, shared with Barata, is “cheap" or "cockroach”.

Spelling and variants

The extra “t” in Baratta is a spelling habit rather than a different name. You may also find the name written Baratas.

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