Baertsch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Baertsch

What does the name Baertsch mean?

Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Baertsch family. The Baertsch surname evolved as a local name. It is a name for a family that lived in Bavaria. The surname Baertsch is derivative of the German surname Bercht, which itself is a shortened form of the name Berthold. However, the precursor to the name Berthold was the Old German personal name Berhtwald.

Early Origins of the Baertsch family

The surname Baertsch was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bertsch came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as branches of the house acquired estates in new locations which, combined with their great contributions to society, succeeded in elevating their social status.

Early History of the Baertsch family

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Baertsch 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 Baertsch include Bertsch, Bertsche, Bertche, Bertsh, Bertshe, Bersch, Bersche, Bartsch, Baertsch, Bartsche, Baertsche, Bartche, Baertche, Bartsh, Baertsh, Bartshe, Baertshe, Barsch, Baersch, Barsche, Baersche and many more.

Early Notables of the Baertsch family

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Migration of the Baertsch family

Thousands 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 Baertsch or a variant listed above: Hibertus Barsch who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731; Isaac Bertsch arrived in Philadelphia in 1764; Balthas Bertsch came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1772; George Bertsh, accompanied by his wife and their five children, arrived in Philadelphia in 1804.