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![Show Contents]() Bartha History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The history of the Bartha family name begins in the German province of Bavaria. Bartha is a nickname surname, a class of German names derived from "eke-names," or added names, that described people by a personal characteristic or other attribute. Bartha is a name for a bearded person, derived from the old German word "Bardo," which means "bearded one." Barthe, a variant of the name, is a French local name for someone who lived on a piece of land overgrown with bushes or shrub. Early Origins of the Bartha familyThe surname Bartha was first found in Bavaria, where the name became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto itself and they were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Bartha familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bartha research. Another 167 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1210, 1311, 1587, 1650, 1658, 1702, 1735, 1800, 1809, 1810, 1821 and 1865 are included under the topic Early Bartha History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bartha 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 Bartha include Barth, Bartmann, Bart, Barthe and others. Early Notables of the Bartha familyProminent among members of the name Bartha in this period include Kaspar von Barth (1587-1658), who was a very learned and respected philologist in Brandenburg. Jean Bart (1650-1702), was Belgium-born, French sailor who served the French crown as naval commander and privateer. Christian Samuel Barth (1735-1809)...
Another 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bartha Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bartha familyEuropean migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Barthas to arrive in North America, and among them were: Adam Barth, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1783; Charles Barth came to Philadelphia in 1854; Christina Barth, age 36; settled in New York State in 1874.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bartha (post 1700) | + |
- Justin Lee Bartha (b. 1978), American actor best known for his co-starring role as Riley Poole in the National Treasure films
- Anna Bartha (b. 1975), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Colorado, 2004 1
- Károly Bartha (1907-1991), Hungarian swimmer who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics
- János "John" Bartha (b. 1920), Hungarian film actor perhaps best known for starring with Clint Eastwood in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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