The family name Barkhouse is one of the oldest
Anglo-Saxon names of Britain. It was originally a name for a person who worked as a worker at the bake-house. The bake-house was where all the people in a village would bake their bread in communal ovens.
Early Origins of the Barkhouse family
The surname Barkhouse was first found in
Cumberland and
Durham, where they held a
family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Barkhouse family
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Barkhouse Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few
hundred years ago,
spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Barkhouse include Backhouse, Baccus, Bachus, Bakehouse, Backas, Backhuse and many more.
Early Notables of the Barkhouse family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Barkhouse family to Ireland
Some of the Barkhouse family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Barkhouse family to the New World and Oceana
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck
England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in
England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Andrew Backhouse who settled by the Oswegatchie River in 1822; Henry Bachus arrived in Philadelphia in 1774; Joane Bakehouse settled in Virginia in 1654..
Contemporary Notables of the name Barkhouse (post 1700)
- Ronald Theodore Barkhouse (1926-1974), Canadian merchant and politician who represented Lunenburg East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1974 to 1984
- Joyce Carman Barkhouse CM ONS (1913-2012), Canadian children's writer, best known for writing historical fiction, her novel Pit Pony (1989) was made into a Gemini Award winning series
Historic Events for the Barkhouse family
- Master Douglas Barkhouse (1908-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the explosion [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance - Master Berney Barkhouse (1911-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the explosion [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance - Mr. Amos Barkhouse (1876-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the explosion [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance
The Barkhouse Motto
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: Confido in Deo
Motto Translation: I trust in God.