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![Show Contents]() Bartell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Bavaria, Germany is the original homeland of the Bartell family. Bartell is a patronymic name, a type of surname that derived from the given name of the father of the original bearer. Bartell was derived from the Old German word Bartolomaeus (Bartholomew), which means farmer. Additionally, the name is associated with the famous Saint Bartholomaeus (St. Bartholomew), who was one of the Apostles. Bartell is also a nickname type of surname which was originally derived from the Old German word "barta," which means battle-axe, and was a warrior nickname. During the Middle Ages, when feudalism, chivalry, and knighthood characterized Europe, heroic battles over power and prestige were fought between the noble families. In an age of rapidly changing political and religious alliances, the Bartell family declared their loyalty to many different nobles and princes who sought their support in the conflicts of the day. Consequently, the Bartell family made a vital contribution to the ancient German traditions of military initiation, legality, and chivalry. Early Origins of the Bartell familyThe surname Bartell was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bartels was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Bartell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bartell research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1685, 1707 and 1836 are included under the topic Early Bartell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bartell Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Bartell include Bartels, Bartells, Bartell, Bartelle, Bartelles, Barthels, Barthel and many more. Early Notables of the Bartell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bartell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bartell RankingIn the United States, the name Bartell is the 8,412nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Bartell familyBetween the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Bartell or a variant listed above: Jonas Bartelsz who, accompanied by his wife and two children, arrived in New York in 1660; Cornelis Bartels came to New Netherlands in 1660; Heinrich Bartel, along with his wife Anna Catherine and their two children, arrived in New York in 1709.
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- Ronald "Ron" Bartell (b. 1982), American NFL football cornerback
- Harry Bartell (1913-2004), American actor and radio, film, and television announcer
- Richard William "Dick" Bartell (1907-1995), American Major League Baseball shortstop, nicknamed "Rowdy Richard"
- Gerald Aaron Bartell (b. 1914), American executive and consultant, Bartell Media Corporation
- Michael Bartell (b. 1918), American politician, Socialist Workers Candidate for Mayor of New York City, New York, 1949; Socialist Workers Candidate for Governor of New York, 1950 2
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