Barsh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Barsh

What does the name Barsh mean?

Possible derivations for the Barsh surname include the Middle High German word "bars," meaning "a perch;" thus the name may have been a nickname for someone thought to resemble a fish in some way, or a metonymic occupational name for a fish dealer or fisherman. Or, the name may come from the Low German word "barsch," meaning "harsh," or "rude." In this case, the name would have been a nickname, which became a surname.

Early Origins of the Barsh family

The surname Barsh was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development of Europe. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the complex national conflicts, as each group sought power and status in an ever-changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Barsh family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barsh research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1523, 1600, 1633, 1757 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Barsh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Barsh Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Barsch, Barrse, Barsse, Bars, Barschall, Bertsch, Bertsche, Bertsh and many more.

Early Notables of the Barsh family

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Migration of the Barsh family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Barsch, who came to Philadelphia in 1731; Andrew Barr settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1834; David Barss arrived in Philadelphia in 1852. Balthas Bertsch came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1772.

Contemporary Notables of the name Barsh (post 1700) +

John Barsh Felder, American politician, Mayor of Americus, Georgia, 1876, 1879-92, 1901-02, 1908-10 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html