Surname Bartholomey - Meaning and Origin
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Bartholomey: What does the surname Bartholomey mean?
The last name Bartholomey is derived from an ancient European personal name. It is derived from the Hebrew name, Bartholomaeus, which means "son of Talmai." The name was popularized by Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles who is sometimes identified with the apostle Nathaniel.
The name is thought to have first originated in Germany, where it has been used since the Middle Ages. It spread to other countries throughout Europe, reaching England by the 12th century. The spelling of the name would have varied over the centuries, but was often modified to further localize the name, so there are many spelling variations including Bertholmey, Barbertholmey and Barholmey, Barromey and Barrmley, and Bartlemay.
The name has taken on a variety of meanings and beliefs over time. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that the bearer of the name was protected from being struck by lightning, or had a special luck that was symbolized by a three leafed clover. In Italy, it was associated with wealth and fortune.
Today, the name is mostly associated with Christianity because of the popularity of Saint Bartholomew. Additionally, it is associated with loyalty, wisdom, intelligence, and the traits of being generous and good humored.
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The surname Bartholomey is most frequently found today in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, and the Netherlands. It may also be found in other countries in smaller numbers.
Bartholomey is an uncommon surname, but its presence is highest in the United States. Many immigrants to the United States from Europe brought this surname with them, making it a relatively common surname among those of German, Russian, Dutch, and French descent.
In Germany, the surname Bartholomey derives from the biblical name Bartholomaeus and is mostly concentrated in the eastern part of the country. The highest concentration of this name is to be found in the state of Saxony. French surnames ending with -olomey typically originate from Picardy or Normandie regions of France.
In Canada, Bartholomey is the most commonly found spelling; however adoptive spellings include Bartolomey, Bartlomey, and Bartholomy, among others.
The population distribution of Bartholomey in Australia is still relatively small, although it has grown in recent years. Bartholomey is likely to have been brought to Australia by an ancestor from Germany, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom.
In the Netherlands, Bartholomey is rather uncommon but can be found primarily in the eastern part of the country. It is especially common in the province of Gelderland.
Variations of the surname Bartholomey
The surname Bartholomey is generally spelled in the U.S. as Bartholomew or Bartholomy, although other spellings, including Barthlmey exist. The surname is also found in the variant spellings of Barthleme, Barthley, Bartlemy, Bartholmew, Bartleme, Bartelme, Bartlew, Bartlow, Bartley, Bartle, Barthell, and Bartholme.
In Germany, the surname can also be found spelled as Bartel, Barth, Barthelm, Bartl, Bartelme, Bartelmee, Bartholme, Bartholom, Bartlme, Bathelme, Barthelmie, and Barthelmme. In some cases, the surname may be found as Bartholomeus, Bartholomaeus, or Ourtholomaeus.
In Ireland, the surname is often found in the anglicized form of MacBartolomew, but in Scotland, the surname is likely to be derived from the pre-10th century Gaelic name “Bartholmaigh” and may be found in the forms of Bartholomy and Bartholmew. In French, the surname is often found as Barthélémy, as Baillet or Baillette, Bailletteau, Bailletot, or Baillot, and in Polish the surname is found as Bartel or Bartolom.
In addition to the many variant spellings of the surname, Bartholomey is also found as a surname derived from a patronymic of Bart, which include Barton, Bartun, and Bartunson, as well as Bartoni and Bartolini, which are of Italian origin.
Famous people with the name Bartholomey
- Mark Bartholomey: An American writer, director, and film producer.
- Bill Bartholomey: An American retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
- John Bartholomey: An American music executive, producer, and engineer with an extensive career in jazz.
- Stan Bartholomey: An American Grammy-award winning producer, mixer, and engineer.
- Tom Bartholomey: An American singer/songwriter, producer, and musician.
- Dave Bartholomey: A Major League Baseball radio host and broadcaster that retired from the Oakland Athletics in 1999.
- Simon Bartholomey: A Belgian professional basketball player for the BC Oostende in the Belgian Basketball League.
- Max Bartholomey: A British actor well known for his roles in Funky Valley, The Inbetweeners, and Book of Hours.
- David Bartholomey: An American actor, operatic mezzo-soprano and composer. He starred in Hair and appeared in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line.
- Jack Bartholomey: An American actor, voice actor, singer and songwriter. He has appeared in shows such as Sirens, Life with Boys, and Aliens in the House.