Show ContentsBerri History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Berri family

The surname Berri was first found in Germany, where the name Bary became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Over time, the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility.

Early History of the Berri family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berri research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1859 and 1872 are included under the topic Early Berri History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Berri Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bary, Bari, Barie, Barry, Barrie, Barri, Bery, Baery, Beri, Baeri, Baerie, Berie, Berry, Baerry, Berrie, Baerrie, Berri and many more.

Early Notables of the Berri family

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United States Berri migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Berri Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Frederick Berri, aged 32, who landed in Missouri in 1842 1
  • J Berri, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 1

Canada Berri migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Berri Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Simon Berri, who landed in Montreal in 1653

Contemporary Notables of the name Berri (post 1700) +

  • Claude Berri (1935-2009), French Academy Award-winning film director
  • Nabih Berri (b. 1939), Lebanese politician


The Berri Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fidus Deo et regi
Motto Translation: Faith in God and King.


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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