The saga of the name Harborne follows a line reaching back through history to the days of the
Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It was a name for someone who worked as a person who
ran a lodging house. This surname is a
metonymic form of the surname
Harberer, and is derived from the Old English word
herebeorg, which means
shelter or
lodging.Early Origins of the Harborne family
The surname Harborne was first found in the English county of
Suffolk in the south east where they had been settled from very ancient times.
Early History of the Harborne family
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Harborne Spelling Variations
Before the last few
hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason,
spelling variations are commonly found in early
Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Harborne were recorded, including Arbour, Arbor, Harbord, Harbard, Hardboard, Harboard, Harber, Harbot and many more.
Early Notables of the Harborne family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Harborne family to the New World and Oceana
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from
England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Harborne family emigrate to North America: Michael Arbor who settled in New York State in 1775; and Joseph Arbour arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1786. Frank Harber settled in Virginia in 1647.
The Harborne 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: Equanimiter
Motto Translation: With equanimity.