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![Show Contents]() Bartelle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Bavaria, Germany is the original homeland of the Bartelle family. Bartelle is a patronymic name, a type of surname that derived from the given name of the father of the original bearer. Bartelle 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. Bartelle 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 Bartelle family declared their loyalty to many different nobles and princes who sought their support in the conflicts of the day. Consequently, the Bartelle family made a vital contribution to the ancient German traditions of military initiation, legality, and chivalry. Early Origins of the Bartelle familyThe surname Bartelle 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 Bartelle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bartelle research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1685, 1707 and 1836 are included under the topic Early Bartelle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bartelle 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 Bartelle include Bartels, Bartells, Bartell, Bartelle, Bartelles, Barthels, Barthel and many more. Early Notables of the Bartelle familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bartelle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bartelle 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 Bartelle 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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