Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BARTER
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BARTER. Probably the 0. Eng. harvator, one who stirs up strife between the king's subjects, either at law or otherwise.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English