Berbe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The Anglo-Saxon name Berbe comes from the baptismal name meaning the son of Barbara. The name is equally often of nickname derivation and was given to a man with a heavy beard.

Early Origins of the Berbe family

The surname Berbe was first found in Hampshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Berbe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berbe research. Another 206 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1229, 1500, 1602 and 1795 are included under the topic Early Berbe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Berbe Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Berbe were recorded, including Barbe, Barb, Berb, Berbe, Barrbe, Berrbe and others.

Early Notables of the Berbe family

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Migration of the Berbe family to Ireland

Some of the Berbe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Berbe family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Berbe family emigrate to North America: Adrian Barbe, who arrived in Virginia in 1621; Anne Barbe, who arrived in America in 1709; Rudolph Barbe, who came to Nova Scotia in 1752; and Henry Barbe, who settled in Baltimore in 1833..