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Where did the German Barnard family come from? What is the German Barnard family crest and coat of arms? When did the Barnard family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Barnard family history?

The prestigious family surname Barnard originated in the territory that eventually became the German state of Prussia. In the 19th century, this state was virtually unrivalled militarily, and its rapid industrial growth made it a contender for economic superiority in Europe as well. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Barnard family emerged in Brandenburg- Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany.

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Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Barnard include Bernard, Bernardt, Bernarde, Bernards, Bernart, Bernarts, Bernnardt, Barnard, Baernard, Barnardt, Baernardt, Barnarde, Baernarde, Barnards, Baernards, Barnart, Baernart, Barnarts, Baernarts, Barnnardt and many more.

First found in Prussia, where the name Bernard came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired estates in new areas which, combined with their great contributions to society, served to elevate their social status.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barnard research. Another 250 words(18 lines of text) covering the years 1744, 1794, 1840, and 1871 are included under the topic Early Barnard History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 58 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Barnard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Barnards to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Barnard Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • William Barnard who arrived in Virginia in 1622
  • John Barnard, who arrived in Boston, Mass in 1630
  • Massachel Barnard, who landed in Weymouth, Mass in 1637
  • Massachiel Barnard, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1637
  • Methusalah Barnard, who landed in Massachusetts in 1637


Barnard Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Sarah Barnard, who landed in Virginia in 1719
  • Thomas Barnard who arrived in Connecticut in 1724
  • Daniel Barnard, who came to Maryland in 1732
  • John Barnard arrived in New Hampshire in 1740
  • Francois Barnard, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1764


Barnard Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Catherine Barnard, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1819
  • Benjamin Barnard settled in New York in 1820
  • Gen. Barnard, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1822
  • M G Barnard, who landed in San Francisco, Cal in 1850
  • Nathaniel Barnard, who landed in San Francisco, Cal in 1850


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  • Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard (1809-1889), American scientist & educator
  • George Grey Barnard (1863-1938), American sculptor
  • Henry Barnard (1811-1900), American jurist, educator and politician
  • Alfred James Barnard (b. 1920), American chemist and director of Analytical Services of T. J. Baker Chemical Co
  • Edward Emerson Barnard (1857-1923), American astronomer
  • Sir Henry William Barnard (1799-1857), British army officer and painter
  • Hon. Lance Herbert Barnard (1919-1997), Australian politician, was Deputy Prime Minister of Australia
  • Howard Barnard, educational historian
  • Marjorie Faith Barnard (1897-1987), Australian novelist
  • Christian Neethling Barnard (b. 1922), South African surgeon who performed the first successful heart transplant


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