The ancestors of the Barrebom surname lived among the ancient
Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the village of
Barbon, about three miles north of Kirkby Lonsdale another small town in
Cumbria,
England, on the River Lune.
Early Origins of the Barrebom family
The surname Barrebom was first found in
Westmorland, (now known as Cumbria) where they held a
family seat at Barbon Manor from ancient times. Arguably the name could have originated from Barbourne, a parish in
Worcestershire and if the surname originated in southern
England, it is likely from this latter source. It seems that people from both locals claim their origin of the name as distinct. Barebone (1596-1679), the London leather merchant and preacher descended from the
Worcestershire parish.
Early History of the Barrebom family
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Barrebom 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 Barrebom include Barbon, Barbone, Barebone, Barebayn, Barbyn, Barbyne, Barboyn, Barboyne, Barban and many more.
Early Notables of the Barrebom family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Barrebom 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: Marie Barbant, who came to Quebec in 1666; Joh Wolf Barben, who arrived in America in 1709; Anna Barben, who settled in America in 1709; Maria Barben, who came to America in 1709.