Bartton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bartton

What does the name Bartton mean?

The German surname Bartton is derived from the personal name Bartholomew.

Early Origins of the Bartton family

The surname Bartton was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name Barton became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Bartton family

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Bartton Spelling Variations

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 Bartton include Barton, Bartton, Bartonn, Bartonne, Barttonne, Baerton, Baertton, Baertonn, Baertonne, Baerttonne, Berton, Bertton, Bertonn, Bertonne and many more.

Early Notables of the Bartton family

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Migration of the Bartton family

Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Bartton were among of the early German families that came to North America: Elizabeth Barton who was recorded as having arrived in Maryland in 1639; Rufus Barton who arrived in Rhode Island in 1640; Elias Barton came to Virginia in 1642.

The Bartton Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: All is with me