The prestigious surname Barbau originated in the beautiful and majestic region of Poitou in France. France was notorious for its eccentric kings, but it was revered for its contributions to European art and culture. The surname Barbau originally came from the region of Poitou. It is a topographical name, which is a type of hereditary surname.
A barbeau (barbel) is a large large insect beetle, of the subfamily Melolonthinae and a type of fish that is "so called because it has two beards next to each jaw." 1
Loading...
Early Origins of the Barbau family
The surname Barbau was first found in Poitou, where this ancient family was established in ancient times.
Loading...
Early History of the Barbau family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barbau research. Another 198 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1448, 1491, 1696, 1705, 1718, 1732, 1747, 1762, 1774 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Barbau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Barbau Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Barbaud, Barbaux, Barbauld, Barbault, Barbaudier and many more.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Barbau family
Notable amongst the family at this time was
Anna-Letitia Barbauld, the writer, married in 1774 Rochemont-Barbauld. She became known for a collection of poems, prose writing, elementary texts, and a few political and religious articles
Loading...
Migration of the Barbau family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mr. Barbaud, his wife and his four children, who were established in New Orleans in 1732.
France
