Herbert / Harbert

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Herbert
The English, French, and German patronymic name Herbert is composed of the elements heri, hari = army + berht = bright, famous. The name was brought to England with the invading Normans, who apparently carried a big bag of names with them. Kidding there. Variations are Herbit, Hebbert, Hebbard, Hebard, Harbert, Harberd, Harbard, Harbird, Harbord (all English); the French variations are Hebert Herbet, Harbert ; the German variants are Herbrecht, Herbricht . Other diminutive forms found among the French are Hebertet, Hebertot, Herbreteau, Herbelet, Herbelin, Herbelot, Harbelot, Harbulot.

Herbert
From the Old English meaning ''glory of the army''.

Herbert
HERBERT (British). Became popular in the 12th and 13th centuries after the canonization of Saint Heribert, who was the Bishop of Cologne in 1000 AD and was written about by Chaucer.

Herbert
NORMAN NAMES: Herbert - originating from the Co. Kerry

HERBERT (ENGLAND)
The Origin and History of HERBERT

The ''HERBERT'' family name originated in Suffolk , located in England. The ''HERBERT'' family traces their ancestral roots back to Norman origin.

HERBERT (ENGLAND)

Components of the HERBERT Family Coat of Arms

The Shield is:
Blue and red with three silver lions.
The Crest is:
A bundle of seven arrows.
The motto is:
''Constantia Et Fortitudine''

HERBERT (ENGLAND)

HERBERT Family References in the Harleian Manuscripts

Briefly, the manuscripts are the records of the ''Visitations'' (the investigation of heralds) of English and Welsh families. The manuscripts were complied from about 1530 to the close of the 17th century. Over 30,000 families registered their lineage which are now housed in the British Museum in London.

The HERBERT family name was recorded in the following counties, which can be used as a starting point for further investigation into these records held in the British Museum.

HERBERT (ENGLAND)

Tracking through the records of 244 notable Castles and Stately Homes, we have compiled a database of thousands of families who originally owned, subsequently owned, were related by marriage, or were otherwise associated with fine historic edifices.

The HERBERT family can be genealogically linked with the following castle(s) or stately homes.

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The English, French, and German patronymic name Herbert is composed of the elements heri, hari = army + berht = bright, famous. The name was brought to England with the invading Normans, who apparently carried a big bag of names with them. Kidding there. Variations are Herbit, Hebbert, Hebbard, Hebard, Harbert, Harberd, Harbard, Harbird, Harbord (all English); the French variations are Hebert Herbet, Harbert; the German variants are Herbrecht, Herbricht. Other diminutive forms found among the French are Hebertet, Hebertot, Herbreteau, Herbelet, Herbelin, Herbelot, Harbelot, Harbulot.