We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Barata:
1) The origin of the family name Barata.
2) The meaning of the family name Barata.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Barata.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Barata.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
The family name Barata has a Spanish coat of arms certified by the Chronicler and King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Barata proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Barata have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Catalonia (Spain).
* Portugal.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Barata:
* Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispanica, by the Spanish King of Arms Don Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent.
* El Solar catalan, valenciano y balear, by Garcia Carraffa.
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.
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The history and heraldry of the family name Barata appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Barata are either of Portuguese origin or with branches in Portugal. We must bear in mind that the Portuguese nobles are linked to the Castilian-Leonese and Galician nobility, in addition to Portugal was once united to Spain, what to keep in mind for the study of the family name Barata.
The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Barata appears in the big "Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica" written by brothers Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa, and continued by Endika de Mogrobejo. There are more than 100 volumes that occupy this Encyclopedia where we can find the family name Barata. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Barata.
The history and heraldry of the family name Barata appears in the work "Solar catalan, valenciano y balear", by brothers Garcia Carraffa, so the persons with this family name are of Catalan origin or from other places and settled in Catalonia (Spain). The history and heraldry of the family name Barata appears in this work relative only to Catalonia, valencia or Balearic Islands.
One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.
Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:
1) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.
2) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
3) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* CYPRESS: The Cypress symbolizes Elevated and Incorruptible Thoughts.
* WINDMILL: The Windmills and their Wheels are a symbol of Obedience, because they face the violence of the current and obey the movement that it prints.
* DOG: The Dog is a symbol of Faithful Vassal.
* CASTLE: The Castle, due to the superiority of its strength over other buildings, denotes Greatness and Power, used to defend friends and allies, resisting the enemy invincibly.
* BRIDGE: The Bridge symbolizes Alliance and Union.
* PIGEON: The Pigeon is a symbol of Health; in the coat of arms it denotes Fidelity and Love. It is the emblem of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity and, as such, adorns the currency of the French Order of the Holy Spirit.
* PALM: The Palm Tree symbolizes Victory and Triumph.
* CHAIN: The Chain generally means Captivity suffered by the defense of the King or the Homeland.
* The family name Barata appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/
Heraldry for family name Barata as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Barata
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