Barberrey is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the
Anglo-Saxon tribes. It 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 Barberrey family
The surname Barberrey was first found in
Leicestershire, where they held a
family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Barberrey family
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Barberrey 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 Barberrey 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 Barberrey include: Barberry, Barbary, Barbery, Barberrie, Baberie, Berberry and many more.
Early Notables of the Barberrey family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Barberrey family to the New World and Oceana
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 Barberrey or a variant listed above: Thomas Barbery of Maryland who arrived in 1666.