Harbour, the name has several spelling in the genealogical record: Harber, Harbor, Harbour, and Arbar. All may or may not be related. The old English meaning of the name is for the occupation of 'the harbourer', one who shelters or harbours people, one who provides lodging, in Olde French: hergerge, a lodging, a house.

If you are interested in this family name we invite you to add your DNA to the record of genetic research into the Harbour genealogy. Any male with a direct Harbour decendent should order a test kit to become a part of the record. Females may encourage a male member of their family to be tested.