Find out how popular the last name Bartie is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bartie.

Bartie, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bartie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bartie in America

Bartie is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bartie surname appeared 280 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bartie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bartie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bartie

The surname BARTIE is of Scottish origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "bàrd," meaning a poet, bard, or professional storyteller. Historically, the name was associated with individuals who held the esteemed position of bards or poets within Scottish clans and communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BARTIE surname can be found in the parish records of Ayrshire, Scotland, dating back to the late 1500s. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Bardie" or "Bardy," reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era.

The BARTIE name gained prominence in the 17th century when William Bardie (1586-1651), a renowned Scottish poet and minister, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the Church of Scotland. His legacy as a celebrated bard further cemented the association between the BARTIE surname and the art of poetry and storytelling.

Another notable figure bearing the BARTIE name was James Bardie (1778-1824), a Scottish author and poet who was born in Dumfries. He published several volumes of poetry and gained a reputation as a skilled wordsmith during the Romantic era.

In the 19th century, the BARTIE surname was also associated with the town of Bardie in Perthshire, Scotland. This place name connection suggests that some individuals may have adopted the surname as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

One of the most famous individuals with the BARTIE surname was Sir John Bardie (1837-1914), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist. Born in Glasgow, he made his fortune in the textile industry and was knighted for his philanthropic contributions, including the establishment of the Bardie Trust, which supported educational initiatives in Scotland.

Throughout its history, the BARTIE surname has maintained a strong connection to its Scottish roots and the legacy of bards, poets, and storytellers. While the spelling and pronunciation may have varied over time, the name's essence remains deeply rooted in the rich cultural traditions of Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bartie

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bartie.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bartie was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bartie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bartie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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