Barebone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Barebone

What does the name Barebone mean?

The ancestry of the name Barebone dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family 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 Barebone family

The surname Barebone 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 Barebone family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barebone 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 Barebone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Barebone Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Barebone have been found, including Barbon, Barbone, Barebone, Barebayn, Barbyn, Barbyne, Barboyn, Barboyne, Barban and many more.

Early Notables of the Barebone 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 by Cromwell in 1653...

Migration of the Barebone family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Barebone, or a variant listed above: Marie Barbant, who came to Quebec in 1666; Joh Wolf Barben, who arrived in America in 1709; Anna Barben, who settled in America in 1709; Maria Barben, who came to America in 1709.