Bartsch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Possible derivations for the Bartsch 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 Bartsch family

The surname Bartsch 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 Bartsch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bartsch research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1523, 1600, 1633, 1757 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Bartsch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bartsch Spelling Variations

In 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 Bartsch include Barsch, Barrse, Barsse, Bars, Barschall, Bertsch, Bertsche, Bertsh and many more.

Early Notables of the Bartsch family

Prominent bearers of the name Bartsch at this time were

Jakob Bartsch (c. 1600-1633), German astronomer

Bartsch Ranking

In the United States, the name Bartsch is the 12,688^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Bartsch migration to the United States +

Between 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 Bartsch or a variant listed above:

Bartsch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hubertus Bartsch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1731 2
John Bartsch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731 2
George Bartsch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1743 2
Mr Bartsch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1743 2
Joh Jacob Bartsch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 2
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Bartsch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Elisabeth Bartsch, who arrived in America in 1839 2
Gottlieb Bartsch, aged 34, who arrived in America in 1839 2
Anna Rosina Bartsch, aged 41, who landed in America in 1839 2
Maria Bartsch accompanied by her four daughters, who arrived in Texas in 1854
Maria Bartsch, who landed in Texas in 1854 2
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Bartsch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Brigetta, Julia, Katherina, George and Johann Bartsch all of whom, who arrived in New York City in 1901
Brigetta Bartsch, aged 7, who arrived in New York, NY in 1901 2
Julia Bartsch, aged 4, who arrived in New York, NY in 1901 2
Katherina Bartsch, aged 49, who arrived in New York, NY in 1901 2
Susanne Bartsch, aged 15, who arrived in New York, NY in 1901 2
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Bartsch migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bartsch Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Adam Bartsch, aged 40, a farmer, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Victoria" 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Bartsch (post 1700) +

Paul Bartsch (1871-1960), American (Silesia, Germany born) biologist and zoologist
Johann Adam Bernhard von Bartsch (1757-1821), Austrian scholar and artist

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) VICTORIA 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Victoria.htm