Barbian History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Barbian

What does the name Barbian mean?

The name Barbian first arose amongst the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their having 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 Barbian family

The surname Barbian 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 Barbian family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barbian research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1301, 1494, 1569, 1589, 1596, 1653, 1679, 1690, 1695 and 1698 are included under the topic Early Barbian History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Barbian Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Barbian has appeared include Barbon, Barbone, Barebone, Barebayn, Barbyn, Barbyne, Barboyn, Barboyne, Barban and many more.

Early Notables of the Barbian family

Distinguished members of the family include Praise-God Barebone (1596-1679), a London leather merchant who became a noted preacher and a member of the parliament set up...
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Barbian migration to the United States +

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Barbian arrived in North America very early:

Barbian Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mathias Barbian, who arrived in America in 1843
Magdalena Barbian, who settled in Brazil in 1880
Elisabeth Barbian, who arrived in Brazil in 1880
Nikolaus Barbian, who settled in Brazil in 1880