Harbert Surname Origins
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 .