Show ContentsBacar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Bacar family name dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. The name comes from when an early member worked as a baker. In the Middle Ages, this name would have referred either to the person in charge of the ovens in the manorial household or to the person who kept the communal oven in the village. All the villagers for the making of bread used communal ovens.

Early Origins of the Bacar family

The surname Bacar was first found in Norfolk where William le Bakere was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1177. Later, Rober Bakere was found in the Assize Rolls for Lancashire in 1246 and Walter le Backere in Hampshire in 1280. 1

Early History of the Bacar family

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Bacar Spelling Variations

Bacar has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Bacar have been found, including Backer, Backar, Backere, Bacar, Baccar, Backor, Bacor and many more.

Early Notables of the Bacar family

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Bacar migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bacars to arrive on North American shores:

Bacar Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Joseph Bacar, who settled in America in 1901


  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)


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