BERNAT
Bernat
Origin and Meaning: Bernat is a surname of Catalan origin, derived from the given name "Bernat," which is the Catalan form of the name Bernard. The name Bernard is of Old French and Old Germanic origin, meaning "brave bear" or "hardy bear."
Distribution: The surname Bernat is found predominantly in regions with historical connections to Catalonia, such as Spain, France, and other parts of Europe. The surname may also be scattered in other parts of the world where Catalan immigrants have settled.
Notable Bearers:
- Bernat Martorell (died 1452): A Spanish Gothic painter considered one of the most important artists of the International Gothic style in Catalonia.
- Pere Bernat de Ortafà: A Catalan troubadour from the 13th century known for his poetic compositions.
Variants: Variants of the surname Bernat may include Barnet, Barnett, Bernett, and Bernard, depending on regional dialects and phonetic evolution.
Coat of Arms: The Bernat family coat of arms traditionally features symbols such as bears, lions, and shields, representing bravery, strength, and protection.
Modern Distribution: Although lesser-known compared to other surnames, Bernat still maintains a presence in Catalonia and has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and international travel.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Smith, E.G. (1969). American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Com.
- Wagner, A. (1946). The Origin of Bernat. The Name Press.
There are approximately 80 people named Bernat in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Bernat.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Dariusz
- Erik
- Janusz
- Marcin
- Marek
- Mohamed
- Rafal
- Stefan
- Steven
- Tomasz
Female
- Anna
- Anne
- Beata
- Jamila
- Joanna
- Justyna
- Karolina
- Katarzyna
- Katherine
- Malgorzata
Similar and related surnames
- Berant
- Berna
- Barnat
- Barnato
- Barnatt
- Barnet
- Barnete
- Barnets
- Barnett
- Barnette
- Barnetts
- Barnnet
- Barnnett
- Barrnet
- Barrnett
- Bergna
- Bernad
- Bernadet
- Bernadi
- Bernado
- Bernadt
- Bernas
- Bernatek
- Bernath
- Bernatt
- Bernatti
- Bernay
- Bernaz
- Berndt
- Bernet
- Bernett
- Bernette
- Bernt
- Biernat
- Birnet
- Birnett
- Bornat
- Bornet
- Bornett
- Boronat
- Bournat
- Burnat
- Burnatt
- Burnet
- Burnete
- Burnett
- Burnette
- Burnetts
- Burnnet
- Burnnett
- Burrnet
- Burrnett
- Brandt
- Brant
- Brend
- Brint
- Brownett
- Brunt
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.