The Anglo-Saxon name Bargat comes from the family having resided near a gate that barred entrance to a town or city. Originally, the gate was formed of posts and a chain. Today Bargate is a building in the city center of Southampton, England. Built c.1180 as part of the fortified walled city, the Bargate was the main point of entry and exit to and from the north. Bargate Ward is an Electoral Ward in the Unitary Authority of Southampton, England.
Loading...
Early Origins of the Bargat family
The surname Bargat was first found in Worcestershire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Loading...
Early History of the Bargat family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bargat research. Another 200 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1275, 1500 and 1607 are included under the topic Early Bargat History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Bargat Spelling Variations
Bargat 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. Spelling variants included: Bargate, Bargett, Bargatt, Barrgate, Baregate and many more.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Bargat family
Notables of this surname at this time include:
Adam de la Bargate, a prominent 13th century landholder in Worcestershire
Loading...
Migration of the Bargat family
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 Bargats to arrive on North American shores: Symon Barcott, who settled in Bermuda in 1635; Johannas Barget, who came to Halifax, N.S. in 1752; Thomas Barget, who settled in Virginia in 1773; and Avon Barcott, who came to Ontario in 1871..
England
