Berb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England
• Ireland

Etymology of Berb

The name Berb is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the baptismal name meaning the son of Barbara. The name is equally often of nickname derivation and was given to a man with a heavy beard.

Early Origins of the Berb family

Early History of the Berb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berb research. Another 206 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1229, 1500, 1602 and 1795 are included under the topic Early Berb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Berb Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Berb has been spelled many different ways, including Barbe, Barb, Berb, Berbe, Barrbe, Berrbe and others.

Early Notables of the Berb family

Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Berb Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Berb family to Ireland

Some of the Berb family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Berb family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Berbs to arrive in North America: Adrian Barbe, who arrived in Virginia in 1621; Anne Barbe, who arrived in America in 1709; Rudolph Barbe, who came to Nova Scotia in 1752; and Henry Barbe, who settled in Baltimore in 1833..