| ![Show Contents]() Barbe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of BarbeWhat does the name Barbe mean? The surname Barbe is derived from a baptismal name meaning son of Barbara. In some instances, the name may have also been a nickname for someone, such as a Moor or Berber, who appeared to be of North African heritage. In such a case the name is a reference to the Barbary Coast of North Africa. Early Origins of the Barbe familyThe surname Barbe was first found in Provence, where the family has held a family seat since very early times. Early History of the Barbe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barbe research. Another 255 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1782 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Barbe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Barbe Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Barbeyrac, Barbérac, Barbeillerac, Barberac, Barberrac, Barbeyrat, Barbérat, Barbeillerat, Barberat, Barberrat, Barberaque, Barberraque, Barbeyraque, Barbérac, Barbeilleraque, Barberracques, Barbey, Barbbey, Barbé, Barbée, Barbbé, Barbbée, Barbeille, Barbet and many more. Early Notables of the Barbe family- François de Barbeyrac, Count of Saint-Maurice, Lord of Terrefort and of Fougères
Barbe RankingIn France, the name Barbe is the 261st most popular surname with an estimated 14,355 people with that name. 1
| Barbe migration to the United States | + |
Barbe Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Adrian Barbe, who arrived in Virginia in 1621
Barbe Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Anne Barbe, who arrived in America in 1709
- Jeanne Barbe, who arrived in Louisiana in 1720
- Mr. Barbe was established in Louisiana in 1727
- Catherine Barbe, who arrived in Illinois sometime between 1727 and 1743
Barbe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Antoine Barbe, who settled in Alabama in 1827
- Henry Barbe, who settled in Baltimore in 1833
| Barbe migration to Canada | + |
Barbe Settlers in Canada in the 16th Century- Colas Barbe, who arrived in Canada in 1535
Barbe Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Elisabeth Barbe, who arrived in Quebec in 1696
Barbe Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Jacques Barbe, who settled in Canada in 1743
- Rudolph Barbe, who settled in Nova Scotia in 1752
| Contemporary Notables of the name Barbe (post 1700) | + |
- David Barbe (b. 1963), American musician and producer/engineer
- Walter Barbe, American author and educator
- Jane Barbe (1928-2003), American voice actress, best known as the "Time Lady," for the recordings she made for major phone companies
- Denis Barbe (b. 1978), Seychellois footballer
- Andre Joseph Barbe (1923-2004), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey right winger
- Manon Barbe, Canadian politician, city councillor from Montreal, Quebec
- Ghislain Barbe, Canadian illustrator and artist
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Honestate pulchritude
Motto Translation: Honesty, beauty
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