Bara History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bara

What does the name Bara mean?

The surname Bara is an occupational name; that is, it is derived from the occupation of the original bearer. In this case, it is derived from the Old French word bar, which means bass; sea bass are a staple fish found in the Mediterranean. Occupational names frequently were derived from the principal object associated with the activity of the original bearer, such as tools or products. These types of occupational surnames are called metonymic surnames.

Early Origins of the Bara family

The surname Bara was first found in Provence, where the family has held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bara family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bara research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1653, 1703, 1755 and 1829 are included under the topic Early Bara History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bara Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Barras, Baras, Barrasse, Baraz, Le Barras, Barace, Le Barace, Barèce and many more.

Early Notables of the Bara family

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Bara Ranking

France, the name Bara is the 4,345^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1

Bara migration to the United States +

Bara Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Luies Bara, aged 50, Spanish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "United States" in 1831 2
W. Bara, aged 56, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "St. Denis" in 1849 2
Philip Bara, aged 19, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "St. Denis" in 1849 2
Sophia Bara, aged 20, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Humboldt" in 1853 2
Johann Bara, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Humboldt" in 1853 2
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Bara migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Bara Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Piotr Albrecht Bara, (Bahra), aged 47, (d. 1904), Polish settler arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Reichstag” in 1874
Eleonora Bara, (Bahra), aged 45, (d. 1909), Polish settler arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Reichstag” in 1874
Fransiczek Bara, (Bahra), aged 16, (d. 1932), Polish settler arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Reichstag” in 1874
Theresa Augusta Bara, (Bahra), aged 11, (d. 1938), Polish settler arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Reichstag” in 1874
Maria Louisa Bara, (Bahra), aged 7, (d. 1965), Polish settler arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Reichstag” in 1874
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Contemporary Notables of the name Bara (post 1700) +

Teuda Bara (1941-2025), stage name of Teuda Magalhães Fernandes, a Brazilian actress, one of the founders of the theater company Grupo Galpão

The Bara Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Vaillance de Barras
Motto Translation: Valour of Barras.

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Ellis Island Passenger Search (Retrieved 24th October 2022).https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/