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The name is originally of Norman origin, deriving from the old French word "barri," meaning "rampart;" though, it is also thought that a small number of bearers of this name come from the Gaelic names "ó Beargha," or "ó Báire."

Early Origins of the Barrie family

The surname Barrie was first found in Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster. "The Barrys were amongst the earliest Anglo-Norman settlers in Ireland, and have held large possessions in the county of Cork ever since the reign of Henry II. They had immense possessions, and their chief seat, Castle Lyons, vied in splendor with the most celebrated mansions in the South of Ireland. Their early residences at Barryscourt and Buttevant were also extensive and strong. " 1

Phillip de Barry (fl. 1183), was a warrior, the son of William de Barry, by Angharat, uterine sister of Robert Fitz-Stephen. "Having received from his uncle a grant of three cantreds in his own half of 'the kingdom of Cork,' viz. Olethan (north of Cork), afterwards 'Barrymore,' Muskerry Donegan (round Baltimore), and Killede, he came to Ireland at the end of February 1183, accompanied by his brother Gerald and their followers, to take possession and to assist his uncle Fitz-Stephen. " 2

"The Barrys of Ballyclough, spring from a second son of Barry of Lisnegar, and their present chief, James Barry, Esq., of Ballyclough, is the direct lineal representative of the Anglo- Norman Barry, who, with others, invaded Ireland in 1171. His property of Ballyclough, he inherits from his maternal ancestors, the Purdons." 1

Early History of the Barrie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barrie research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1179, 1490, 1535, 1550, 1591, 1603, 1605, 1617, 1627, 1641, 1642, 1659, 1672, 1692, 1703, 1713, 1715, 1717 and 1901 are included under the topic Early Barrie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Barrie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Barry, Barrie, Barre, de Barri, Barrey, Barree and many more.

Early Notables of the Barrie family

Notable amongst the family name at this time was David Fitz-James de Barry, 18th Baron Barry, 5th Viscount Buttevant (c. 1550-1617), an Irish peer; "Lo" (James) Barry (ca. 1591), considered to be the first Irish dramatist: David Barry, Earl of Barrymore (1605-1642), a soldier killed in the war of...
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Barrie Ranking

In the United States, the name Barrie is the 13,858^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3

Barrie migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Barrie Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Debora Barrie, aged 23, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Globe" 4

Barrie Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Peter Barrie, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1772

Barrie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Catherine Barrie, aged 28, who arrived in New York, NY in 1803 4
George Sol and Peter Barrie, who arrived in New York state in 1812
George Sol Barrie, aged 24, who arrived in New York in 1812 4
James Barrie, aged 25, who landed in North Carolina in 1812 4
Peter Barrie, aged 32, who arrived in New York in 1812 4
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Barrie migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Barrie Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Thomas Barrie, aged 38, a shoemaker, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
Agnes Barrie, aged 36, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
Agnes Barrie, aged 17, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
Andrew Barrie, aged 15, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
Mary Barrie, aged 14, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
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Barrie migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Barrie Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Barrie, Scottish convict who was convicted in Perth, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Elphinstone" on 27th May 1837, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1842 5
Mr. James Barrie, (b. 1810), aged 41, Scottish shoe maker who was convicted in Edinburgh, Scotland for 10 years for theft, transported aboard the "Cornwall" on 28th February 1851, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1873 6
Robert Barrie, aged 37, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Nugget" 7
James Barrie, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship "Grand Trianon"

Barrie migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Barrie Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mrs. Anastasia Barrie, (b. 1781), aged 75, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th October 1856 8
Miss Laura Barrie, (b. 1825), aged 31, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th October 1856 8
Miss Sarah Anne Barrie, (b. 1848), aged 8, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th October 1856 8
Mr. Henry Barrie, (b. 1849), aged 7, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th October 1856 8
Miss Margaret Barrie, (b. 1851), aged 5, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th October 1856 8
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Contemporary Notables of the name Barrie (post 1700) +

Barbara Barrie (b. 1931), American actress and author of children's books
Norbert Barrie, American Republican politician, Candidate for South Dakota State House of Representatives 2nd District, 2010 9
Sir Robert Barrie (1774-1841), British naval officer in the War of 1812, eponym of Barrier, Ontario
Jean Léonard Barrié, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 10
Sir James Matthew Barrie OM (1860-1937), Scottish author, best known for penning "Peter Pan"
Wendy Barrie (1912-1978), Hong Kong-born actress in British and Hollywood films
Scott Barrie (b. 1962), Scottish Labour Party politician and former social worker
Admiral Chris Barrie (b. 1945), Australian Admiral, Chief of Australian Defense Force, (1998–2002)
Chris Barrie (b. 1960), British actor and vocal impressionist
Charles Coupar Barrie (1875-1940), 1st Baron Abertay, British Liberal Party Member of Parliament (1918–1940)
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Historic Events for the Barrie family +

Empress of Ireland

Mr. William Simpson Barrie (1885-1914), Canadian Second Class Passenger from Silverton, British Columbia, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 11

HMS Hood

Mr. Walter R Barrie (b. 1914), English Able Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Cosham, Hampshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 12

Citations +

Burke, John Bernard, The Roll of Battle Abbey. London: Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street, 1848, Print.
Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 18th March 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/elphinstone
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 11th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/cornwall
South Australian Register Tuesday 4th July 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nugget 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/nugget1854.shtml
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, February 11) Jean Barrié. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 16) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html
H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm