Barray History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Barray familyThe surname Barray was first found in Austria, where the name Barre 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. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility. Early History of the Barray familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barray research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Barray History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Barray Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Barre, Bare, Barey, Barrey, Barray, Baerre, Berre, Baere, Bere, Baerey, Berrey, Baerrey and many more. Early Notables of the Barray familyMore information is included under the topic Early Barray Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Barray familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Barre who arrived in New York in 1680; Jacob Barre, Sr. and Jacob Barre, Jr. both of whom arrived in Pennsylvania in 1718; John George Barre who arrived in South Carolina in 1735.
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