A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barrié family of England.
Reg. 3500 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. two bars, and in chief a crescent gu”
DevonshireDevonshire, c. 1620
Where the Barrié Arms Were Recorded
Devonshire
Map of England showing where the Barrié arms are recorded
The Barrié arms were recorded in Devonshire, c. 1620.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Barrié arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Barrié Family in England
The family name Barrié is rooted in the linguistic traditions of southwestern England, where it emerged as a distinct surname during the early seventeenth century. Records confirm that members of the family were established in Devonshire by 1620, a period defined by significant social and economic shifts in the region. The name likely evolved from local topographical descriptions or occupational titles common to the rural landscape of the West Country. As families in this area were often tied to the land or maritime trade, the Barrié name became associated with the local community structures of the time. By settling in Devonshire, these early ancestors participated in the development of regional society, leaving a footprint that reflects the broader migration and naming patterns of the English countryside during the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Barry
Derived from the Gaelic name Baire, meaning spear or pointed weapon.
This name
BarriéA locational or habitational surname referring to individuals from Barry in Wales.
also spelled
Barrye
Barri
Baryay
Barry
Barrey
Related arms
Barreyvariant spelling
Barrivariant spelling
Barryvariant spelling
Barrevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Hoskins, W. G., Devon, 1954
Reaney, P. H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Exchequer: King's Remembrancer: Port Books, E 190
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crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
