Show ContentsBarrile History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The French name Barrile first arose during the Medieval period in Normandy. It is derived from when the family lived in Normandy, where this family was established in ancient times. 1

Directly translated, the French word "baril" means "barrel". Sources believe that the name was originally used as a nickname for a man that resembled the shape of a barrel. 2

Early Origins of the Barrile family

The surname Barrile was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where this family was established in ancient times. 1

The family produced two councilors to the Parliament of Brittany and one bishop of Lucon, deceased in 1699. The branch of Barillot settled in l'Ile-de-France, Orléanais.

One member of the name Barillot, officer at the Grands Jours de Vendôme, registered his coats of arms in the Armorial of 1696. François Barillot registered his blazon in Paris.

Early History of the Barrile family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barrile research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1630, 1668, 1677, 1688 and 1691 are included under the topic Early Barrile History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Barrile Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Barillot, Barillon, Barille, Barile, Baril, Barillet, Bareil, Barilleau and many more.

Early Notables of the Barrile family

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United States Barrile migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Barrile Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Luis Barrile, who arrived in New Orleans in 1847

Contemporary Notables of the name Barrile (post 1700) +

  • Anthony Barrile, American stage and film actor, known for Hamburger Hill (1987), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) and Kiss Me, Guido (1997)


  1. Hozier, Charles D, and Antoine Bachelin-Delforenne. État présent De La Noblesse française (1883-1887): Contenant Le Distionnaire De La Noblesse Contemporaine Et Larmorial général De France, Dapres Les Manuscrits De Ch. D Hozier. Librairie Des Bibliophiles, 1884. Print.
  2. Dauzat, Albert, Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionaire Étymologique des Noms et Prénoms de France. Paris: Librairie Larousse, 1987. Print.


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