TheNameDBBarrette
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the French word 'barrette', a type of flat cap or hair clip, indicating an occupational surname for someone who made or sold such items.
Etymology
The surname originates from the French word 'barrette' (a small bar or flat cap), likely referring to someone who manufactured or sold these items. The word itself derives from Old French 'barre' (bar).
About the Barrette Surname
A French occupational surname derived from a type of flat cap or hair accessory. The name reflects medieval French occupational naming traditions.
Distribution
Found primarily in France and French-speaking regions, with populations in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited widely documented notable bearers