Bertonne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bertonne

What does the name Bertonne mean?

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

Early Origins of the Bertonne family

The surname Bertonne 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 Bertonne family

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

Early Notables of the Bertonne family

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Migration of the Bertonne family

The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from the Rhineland who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. Many of those who left the Rhineland to seek their fortunes in the prosperous and free New World settled in the major urban centers of the United States and Canada. In the United States, the settlers from the Rhineland passed through immigration centers like that of Ellis Island, most of them moving on to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, the majority of Rhinelanders settled in Ontario and the prairie provinces. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has revealed many important settlers to North America bearing the name Bertonne, or one of its variants above: 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 Bertonne 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