Barrat

Barrat is a surname and may also refer to geographic names that incorporate Barrat as part of a locality or street designation. The surname Barrat is less common than its more widely known variants Barratt or Barrett. In onomastic records, Barrat appears in both French- and English-speaking contexts, and is often treated as a spelling variant of related names; its exact etymology varies and is not consistently documented.

The name appears in historical records and contemporary registries, carried by individuals across various professions, including science, the arts, and public life. Specific notable bearers are typically listed in surname compendia or biographical dictionaries, and may vary by region.

Barrat may also occur as a toponym, appearing in some places as part of localities, streets, or neighborhoods in locales with French or English linguistic heritage. Such usages tend to be local or informal rather than representing widely recognized independent municipalities.

For related names, see also Barratt, Barrett, Barret. For additional information, consult surname dictionaries or geographic name databases.