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Barrie History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

United States Canada Australia New Zealand

Contemporary Notables Historic Events Related Stories Motto Sources

Barrie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany
Ireland
Scotland

Early Origins of the Barrie family

The surname Barrie was first found in Germany, where the name Bary became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Over time, the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility.

Early History of the Barrie family

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Barrie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bary, Bari, Barie, Barry, Barrie, Barri, Bery, Baery, Beri, Baeri, Baerie, Berie, Berry, Baerry, Berrie, Baerrie, Berri and many more.

Early Notables of the Barrie family

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Barrie Ranking

the United States, the name Barrie is the 13,858^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Barrie migration to the United States +

Barrie Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Debora Barrie, aged 23, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Globe" 2

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 2
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 2
James Barrie, aged 25, who landed in North Carolina in 1812 2
Peter Barrie, aged 32, who arrived in New York in 1812 2
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Barrie migration to Canada +

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 +

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 3
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 4
Robert Barrie, aged 37, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Nugget" 5
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 6
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 6
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 6
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 6
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 6
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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 7
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 8
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
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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 9
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 10

The Barrie 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: Fidus Deo et regi
Motto Translation: Faith in God and King.

Sources +

"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