The Baran Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Baran, its origins in Poland, and the story behind a Baran family crest.
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Origin of the Baran name
Baran means "ram" in Polish. It began as a nickname for a stubborn or lusty person, or someone thought to resemble a ram. The surname is found across Poland, especially in the south and east, and also appears as a separate name in Ukrainian and other Slavic traditions.
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This overview covers the Baran name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Ukraine and Slovakia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Baran name FAQ
What does the Baran name mean?
Ram. Common variants include Baranek, Baranowski, Barany.
Where does the Baran surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Ukraine and Slovakia.
Is there a Baran coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Baran crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Baran coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Rymut, Nazwiska Polaków; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).