Barben History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The origins of the Barben name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Barben was originally derived from a family having lived in the village of Barbon, about three miles north of Kirkby Lonsdale another small town in Cumbria, England, on the River Lune.

Early Origins of the Barben family

The surname Barben was first found in Westmorland, (now known as Cumbria) where they held a family seat at Barbon Manor from ancient times. Arguably the name could have originated from Barbourne, a parish in Worcestershire and if the surname originated in southern England, it is likely from this latter source. It seems that people from both locals claim their origin of the name as distinct. Barebone (1596-1679), the London leather merchant and preacher descended from the Worcestershire parish.

Early History of the Barben family

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Barben Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Barben include Barbon, Barbone, Barebone, Barebayn, Barbyn, Barbyne, Barboyn, Barboyne, Barban and many more.

Early Notables of the Barben family

Distinguished members of the family include Praise-God Barebone (1596-1679), a London leather merchant who became a noted preacher and a member of the parliament set up...
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Barben migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Barben Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joh Wolf Barben, who arrived in America in 1709
Anna Barben, who settled in America in 1709
Maria Barben, who settled in America in 1709
Johann Adam Barben, who settled in Philadelphia in 1749

Barben Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Elise Barben, who arrived in America in 1849
Jacob Barben, who settled in New York, NY in 1860
Gus Barben, who settled in Kansas in 1893

Barben Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emil Barben Sr., who settled in Kansas in 1912

Barben migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Barben Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Thomas Barben, aged 42, a timber merchant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
Shsannah Barben, aged 41, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
Sarah Hannah Barben, aged 13, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
Elizabeth Barben, aged 9, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
Mary Barben, aged 7, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840

Contemporary Notables of the name Barben (post 1700) +

Daniel Barben (b. 1961), Swiss professor of Science, Technology and Society Studies at the Institute of Science at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt