Bartmus Family History & Genealogy

Summary

The Bartmus surname is found primarily in the United States in Arizona, California, New York, most prevalent in Indiana, where approximately 55% of all recorded Bartmus families lived. Between 1880 and 1920, the Bartmus family name was founded in Romanian Territories.

History

Between 1880 and 1920, the Bartmus family name was founded in Romanian Territories, Ireland, Britain, and the United States.
The most common occupations for Bartmus surname was, a farmer, rancher, and laberor.

Name Origin

Bartmus Name Meaning

Origin Name: Barthelmes
The surname Barthelmes has its roots in Germany12. It comes from the Germanic personal name Bertwald, which is composed of the elements “berht,” meaning “bright,” and “wald,” meaning "rule"12. The name became prominent in local affairs in Bavaria and branched into many houses, which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts1.
The name is associated with the famous Saint Bartholomaeus (St. Bartholomew), who was one of the Apostles1. Variations of Barthelmes include Barthels, Bartel, Bartels, Bartl, Bartelemaeus, Bartholomaus, Bartelme, Barthelme, and many more
Historically, surnames evolved to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Bartus, Bartimus, Bartkus, Barkus, Barto, Bartos, Bartman, Baltus, Bartimousse, Bartimus', Bartimuse, Martus

Nationality & Ethnicity

Romania

Famous People named Bartmus

Johann and Peter Barthelme of Schweidnitz were raised to nobility in 15851.

Melchior Barthel (1625-1672), a German sculptor from Dresden.

Early Bartmuses

These are the earliest records we have of the Bartmus family.