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![Show Contents]() Bartch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Germany
Possible derivations for the Bartch 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 Bartch familyThe surname Bartch 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 Bartch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bartch research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1523, 1600, 1633, 1757 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Bartch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bartch 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 Bartch include Barsch, Barrse, Barsse, Bars, Barschall, Bertsch, Bertsche, Bertsh and many more. Early Notables of the Bartch familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bartch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Bartch migration to Canada | + |
The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Bartch Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Jacob, John and Peter Bartch all of whom, who arrived in Manitoba in 1875
- Jacob Bartch, who arrived in Manitoba in 1875
- John Bartch, who landed in Manitoba in 1875
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bartch (post 1700) | + |
- George Washington Bartch (1849-1927), American Republican politician, Justice of Utah Territorial Supreme Court, 1893-94; Justice of Utah State Supreme Court, 1896-1906 1
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Bartch migration to Canada 
