Bertles History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Bertles

What does the name Bertles mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Bertles comes from when the family resided in either the settlement of Birtle in the county of Lancashire or the settlement of Birtles in the county of Cheshire. The names of these places are derived from the Old English word bridd, meaning young bird or nestling, and indicates that the places were originally known as nesting grounds for birds.

Early Origins of the Bertles family

The surname Bertles was first found in Cheshire at Birtles, a township, in the parish of Prestbury, union and hundred of Macclesfield. "Birtles Hall and demesne belonged for many generations to the Birtles family." 1

Early History of the Bertles family

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Bertles Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Bertles include Birtles, Byrtles, Birchell, Birchells and others.

Early Notables of the Bertles family

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Migration of the Bertles family to Ireland

Some of the Bertles family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bertles migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Bertles Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Alice Bertles, aged 19, who landed in America from Athlone, Ireland, in 1908
Joseph Bertles, aged 18, who settled in America from Tunstall, England, in 1910
Ellen Bertles, aged 56, who immigrated to the United States from Manchester, England, in 1912

Contemporary Notables of the name Bertles (post 1700) +

Bob Bertles (1939-2024), Australian jazz alto, tenor and baritone saxophonist and bandleader

Sources +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.