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![Show Contents]() Barbie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Barbie, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Barbie family emerged as Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany. Early Origins of the Barbie familyThe surname Barbie was first found in Brandenburg, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Barbie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barbie research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Barbie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Barbie Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Barbie include Barby, Barbey, Barbie, Barbbie, Barbbey and others. Early Notables of the Barbie familyMore information is included under the topic Early Barbie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Barbie migration to the United States | + |
The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Barbies to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Barbie Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Claude Barbie, who landed in Virginia in 1700 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Barbie (post 1700) | + |
- Klaus Barbie (1913-1991), German Nazi officer, notorious for his role during the occupation of the city of Lyon
- Barbie Blank (b. 1987), American model and professional wrestling valet
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Barbie migration to the United States 
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