New york had the highest population of barnes families in 1840. Catherine jamaica previous to 1680 leave a comment vital records 1 minute of reading. The name barnes is a boys name of english origin meaning someone who lives or works near the barn this is a solid surname choice for people looking for a change from cooper, parker and carson. In 1911 there were 909 barnes families living in ontario. From the norse name bjorn, meaning bear or warrior the names was most likely brought over during to english shores during the norman conquest in 1066, and derives from the norse name \bjorn\. Browse for all the origins, histories, and meanings of barnes and almost 2,000,000 other surnames. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information here is accurate and where possible has been crossreferenced against census, civil registrations and parish records where. Barnes at rootsweb databases search for your barnes ancestors in multiple rootsweb genealogy databases including the social security death index ssdi, rootsweb surname list, world connect, vital records, cemetery listings, census records, church records. Barnes itself is of norse origin, and is found in cumberland, westmoreland, and lancashire, and was written in norse, bjorn. Thomas charles barnes is shown on the 1901 census as living at number 23 cobbett street, stockwell and on the 1911 census working as a butcher in. The barnes family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. This parish was originally listed as berne in the domesday book of 1086.
The meaning, origin and history of the surname barnes. If you know this area of eastern north carolina, the barnes surname is very common. A possibly alternative origin can be suggeste by the parish of barnes in aberdeenshire, scotland which derives its name from the gaelic word bearn. Barne was also occasionally used as a personal name from an old english, old norse byname, and some examples of the surname may derive from this use. Aug 16, 2017 the meaning, origin and history of the surname barnes.
Of the barn barley house, this british surname is often derived from a significant barn in the local region. Page 287 research barnes in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. Benjamin franklin lyda, etta eunice morrow, charles karl preuss and 1960 others. This was about 19% of all the recorded barness in the usa. This was about 20% of all the recorded barnes s in the uk. There are multiple theories of the origin of the surname. Barnes may also be an occupational surname for someone who worked in a barn. They have placed these online as part of the digital long island collection. According to one etymology, the name is derived from old english beorn, which.
Barnes surname origin a distinguished family of sotterly, co. Family crest image jpg heritage series 600 dpi the roots of the book surname reach back to the language of the viking settlers who populated the rugged shores of scotland in the medieval era. Searching for any descendants of thomas charles barnesborn 7th may 1890 in camberwell, london, one of four children born to thomas george barnes 1864 to 1922 and anne jane kenmore married 1887. This was about 19% of all the recorded barnes s in the usa. The surname of barnes is said to have three possible origins of the surname. Read the barnes surname history and see the family crest, coat of arms for the. Habitation names were originally acquired by the original bearer of the name, who, having lived by, at or near a place, would then take that name as a form of.
At the time of the british census of 1881, the relative frequency of the surname barnes was highest in dorset 2. Genealogy and history of the barnes family ancestors of betty. In some cases, it may be a habitational name from barnes on the surrey bank of the thames in london, which was named in old english with this word. This surname is in the top 162,000 names in the us census from 2010. They are best known for their 1978 song fish heads. Barnes last name meaning barnes at rootsweb databases. Learn the meaning and origin of the last name barnes, plus find genealogy and family trees for the barnes surname.
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name barnes wallis. Barnes genealogy mailing list for correspondence and sharing of information pertaining to family histories of the barnes surname and its variations. The place name barnes on the surrey bank of the thames in west london has. Your name in history collection the photo on the left is an example showing the schulze name in history book which i have on my coffee table. Meaning of barnes last name surname family name barnes. Learn the fascinating origin of the barnes surname. Browse the barnes family surname genealogy this section makes it possible to view all the biographies currently available for the barnes family surname. French castles scottish castles family shield french history joan of arc scottish clans my family history history books coat of arms. The barnes or barus family name was found in the usa in 1880. The most barnes families were found in the usa in 1880.
A possibly alternative origin can be suggeste by the parish of barnes in aberdeenshire, scotland which derives its name from the gaelic word bearn, meaning gap. The select surnames website washington state dental license applications, 1888 and 19091936 includes george a. The common barnes surname is often of topographical origin, deriving from the middle english barn, for barn or granary, and meaning of the barn barley house. Or check the index of mailing lists for a soundalike name. The ancient name barnes is a norman name that would have been developed in england after the norman conquest of england in 1066. New jersey had the highest population of barnes or barus families in 1880. Australian parents will probably instantly associate this name with famous rock legend jimmy barnes, but this has an even older pedigree as a namesake barnes wallis was a uk. Marchie m barnes, john alexander barnes, john thomas barnes and 8 others.
Ontario had the highest population of barnes families in 1911. There are 218241 barnes records listed in the 2010 us census, and it is the number 110 ranked name. Then in june 1649 he received a parcel of land the. Their surname barnes was taken from a bill cosby comedy routine called revenge, in which a character called junior barnes throws a slushball at cosby as a child. Meaning, origin and history of the surname barnes behind. The author has brilliantly set out the steps which are involved in publishing a family history book. Through the information in this book by the wonderful robert w. Originally, both haimer and mumy were named art barnes, but haimers alter ego was publicly renamed artie in 1979 to differentiate between them. The roots of the book surname reach back to the language of the viking settlers who populated the rugged shores of scotland in the medieval era.
There is more to barnes family history than your surname origin. He and sally moved to the northeast part of new york state, where they were living with their seven children at the time of the war of 1812. Locational names usually depicted where a man owned his land and indicated where he actually lived. The surname barnes was first found in surrey at barnes. The book is just one of an entire series of family name books in the our name in history collection. This name is of anglosaxon descent spreading to the celtic countries of ireland, scotland and wales in early times and is found in many mediaeval manuscripts throughout these countries. It may be derived from the old english bern meaning barn, for someone who lived or worked there. Library has placed online a treasure trove of original and unique genealogical data in the form of digitized account books of former residents of long island. The barnes family yearbook managed by rick pierpont. In 1840 there were 516 barnes families living in new york. This interesting surname has three possible origins. The history of barnes originates from a background. Genealogy and history of the barnes family ancestors of. Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out your barnes family tree.
The our name in history collection are customized books offering a unique blend of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary about your surname. Jun 04, 2015 from information at the johnston county heritage center, smithfield, nc, in the barnes surname file, i had previously seen records that had been copied from the johnston county, nc deeds t2, page 289290, that showed garry sims had been appointed the guardian of the children of mary sims burnnum, after her death. Joan of arc maid of heaven joan of arc and her scottish knights, including a. What does barnes mean barnes means dweller at or near the barn or grain storage building. The barnes surname probably had different origins, depending on where it occurred in england. The use of the name was generally associated with a significant barn in the local reg. The barnes clan lived in this area from the 1700s, possibly coming from the coastal counties of the colony of north carolina, from where they lived in virginia most likely circa mid 1600s.
Like a window into their daytoday life, barnes wallis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. In 1891 there were 7,194 barnes families living in lancashire. This site contains the history of the hampshire and london branches of the barnes family, dating back to hampshire in the late 1600s and london from about 1870. Most of their music is standard rock or pop with heavy comedic elements. This was about 50% of all the recorded barnes s in canada. There is probably no project that a family can undertake which will have a greater impact on future generations than generating a book which tells the legacy of the family stories and which are passed along from one generation to another, and another, and another, etc.
Barnes activity in the genealogisttogenealogist g2g forum. Your name in history book collection olive tree genealogy. Elija barnes 17661815, the son of benjamin barnes and mary coe was born march, 1766 in granville, massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded barness in the uk. Barnes family crest, coat of arms and name history. In 1880 there were 7 barnes or barus families living in new jersey. The book surname comes from someone having lived in a place noted for the presence of a ridge that formed a boundary between two distinct areas.
This is a locality name meaning at the barn, from a person who lived near a barn. The surname springs from the middle english bairn, of the same meaning. The surname barnes was first found in surrey at barnes, a parish, in the union of richmond, w. Connacht, and has been also assumed by some of the obyrne sept. The use of the name was generally associated with a significant barn in the local region. New york genealogy on militia of charlotte county, new. This was 100% of all the recorded barnes or baruss in the usa. The first possible origin of the surname of barnes is of the anglosaxon variety, and is a topographical surname, or possibly even an occupational surname. The barnes surname probably had different origins, depending on where it. After purchasing this book i finally realized that my family was originally from the northern part of baltimore county which is now harford county, maryland. Nelson sherman, who was for many years extensively engaged in agricultural pursuits in the town of carver, mass. Browse new and enduring titles on ancient history, european history, the civil war, u. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology.
The photo on the left is an example showing the schulze name in history book which i have on my coffee table. View celebrity and historical profiles and see if youre related. According to the saxon chronicle, siward barn was the patriot rebel against william the conqueror. Create a family tree, discover your ancestors, and more at. At the time of the british census of 1881, the relative frequency of the surname barnes was highest in dorset, followed by wiltshire, cumberland, hampshire, norfolk, cambridgeshire, buckinghamshire, huntingdonshire, lancashire and sussex. Barnes i found sources where to search next and have finally located further family information, history and burial sites. Barnes is an english surname with locational or occupational origins. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. The oldest and largest free genealogy site on the internet.
Local name a surname recording locality or place name barns strictly. This was about 50% of all the recorded barness in canada. Lancashire had the highest population of barnes families in 1891. View the worlds largest online library of coat of arms meanings and artwork. Please keep in mind that this is a list of only the primary biography surnames. The surname of barnes was a locational name from residence at the barn.
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