A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Bartholomai, were formed in the lands which became the modern state of Germany, which is renowned for its beauty, industry, and economic power. However, in the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. At this time, the surname Bartholomai emerged throughout the German territories.
The surname Bartholomai was first found in Germany, where the name Barthelemin 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.
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Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Bartholomai include Bathelemin, Bartholomai, Barthlemin, Barthelemmin, Barthelemmen, Barthelemen, Barthelme and many more.
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In the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Bartholomai