Show ContentsBobard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Bobard surname finds its earliest origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name is derived from the baptismal name for the son of Robert. Alternatively, the name could have been derived from the name Popart, as in N. Popart, Normandy (1180-1195.) 1

Early Origins of the Bobard family

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

Early History of the Bobard family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bobard research. Another 221 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1332, 1500, 1599, 1632, 1641, 1668, 1680, 1719, 1742 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Bobard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bobard Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Bobard are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Bobard include: Bobart, Bobbet, Bobat, Bobbete, Bobet, Bobitt, Bobbett, Bobert, Bobett and many more.

Early Notables of the Bobard family

Another 46 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bobard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Bobard family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Bobard or a variant listed above: Ann Bobett who arrived in Virginia in 1663.



  1. The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)


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