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![Show Contents]() Barbbey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Barbbey is derived from a baptismal name meaning son of Barbara. In some instances, the name may have also been a nickname for someone, such as a Moor or Berber, who appeared to be of North African heritage. In such a case the name is a reference to the Barbary Coast of North Africa. Early Origins of the Barbbey familyThe surname Barbbey was first found in Provence, where the family has held a family seat since very early times. Early History of the Barbbey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barbbey research. Another 255 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1782 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Barbbey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Barbbey Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Barbeyrac, Barbérac, Barbeillerac, Barberac, Barberrac, Barbeyrat, Barbérat, Barbeillerat, Barberat, Barberrat, Barberaque, Barberraque, Barbeyraque, Barbérac, Barbeilleraque, Barberracques, Barbey, Barbbey, Barbé, Barbée, Barbbé, Barbbée, Barbeille, Barbet and many more. Early Notables of the Barbbey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Barbbey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Barbbey familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacques Barberat who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1754; and G. Barbey, who settled in San Francisco in 1852.
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: Honestate pulchritude
Motto Translation: Honesty, beauty
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