About Barrette
The surname Barrette is of French origin and is derived from the word "barrette," meaning a small bar or clasp. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a barrette or had a distinctive hairstyle held by a barrette. Over time, the surname Barrette became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with the accessory or a similar physical characteristic.
The surname Barrette is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barrette based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Barrette is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Barrette in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Barrette using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.