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![Show Contents]() Bardtsch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Possible derivations for the Bardtsch surname include the Middle High German word "bars," meaning "a perch;" thus the name may have been a nickname for someone thought to resemble a fish in some way, or a metonymic occupational name for a fish dealer or fisherman. Or, the name may come from the Low German word "barsch," meaning "harsh," or "rude." In this case, the name would have been a nickname, which became a surname. Early Origins of the Bardtsch familyThe surname Bardtsch was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development of Europe. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the complex national conflicts, as each group sought power and status in an ever-changing territorial profile. Early History of the Bardtsch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bardtsch research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1523, 1600, 1633, 1757 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Bardtsch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bardtsch Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Bardtsch include Barsch, Barrse, Barsse, Bars, Barschall, Bertsch, Bertsche, Bertsh and many more. Early Notables of the Bardtsch familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bardtsch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bardtsch familyThousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Bardtsch or a variant listed above: Johannes Barsch, who came to Philadelphia in 1731; Andrew Barr settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1834; David Barss arrived in Philadelphia in 1852. Balthas Bertsch came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1772.
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