Show ContentsBobearde History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Anglo-Saxon name Bobearde comes 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 Bobearde family

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

Early History of the Bobearde family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bobearde 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 Bobearde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bobearde 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 Bobearde were recorded, including Bobart, Bobbet, Bobat, Bobbete, Bobet, Bobitt, Bobbett, Bobert, Bobett and many more.

Early Notables of the Bobearde family

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Migration of the Bobearde 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 Bobearde family emigrate to North America: 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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