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

Bartolomey, 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 Bartolomey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bartolomey in America

Bartolomey is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bartolomey surname appeared 136 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 Bartolomey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bartolomey 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 Bartolomey

The surname Bartolomey is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the personal name Bartholomew, which itself comes from the Aramaic bar-Tolmai, meaning "son of the furrows." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been tillers of the soil or agricultural workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Bartelmeu," likely referring to a landowner or tenant at the time.

By the 13th century, the name had evolved into its more modern spelling of "Bartolomey," as evidenced by records from the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which document a certain William Bartolomey in 1275.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Bartolomey family seemed to have been concentrated primarily in the southwestern counties of England, particularly Somerset and Devon. This is supported by references to individuals bearing the name in various local records and parish registers from the region.

One notable figure with the surname Bartolomey was John Bartolomey, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol who lived during the late 15th century. His success in trade allowed him to amass considerable wealth and property, cementing the Bartolomey name among the gentry of the time.

Another historically significant individual was Sir William Bartolomey, a military commander who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was knighted for his valor on the battlefield and gained renown for his leadership and strategic acumen.

In the 16th century, the Bartolomey family continued to play a role in English society, with members holding positions of influence in various professions and trades. One noteworthy figure was Thomas Bartolomey, a renowned scholar and poet who was educated at Oxford University and gained recognition for his literary works.

During the 17th century, the Bartolomeys were among the early settlers in the New World, with several individuals bearing the name appearing in colonial records from Virginia and Massachusetts. This marked the beginning of the Bartolomey legacy in the Americas, where the name would later flourish and spread to other regions.

Throughout its history, the surname Bartolomey has been associated with various place names and locations, reflecting the movement and settlement patterns of its bearers. Some examples include Bartolomey Manor in Somerset, Bartolomey Hill in Gloucestershire, and the village of Bartolomey Cross in Devon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bartolomey

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

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 Bartolomey 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 Bartolomey 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 Bartolomey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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