Bartlet

Patronymic

Meaning

Diminutive form of Bartholomew, meaning little Bart or little Bartholomew.

Etymology

Derived from the personal name Bartholomew with the diminutive suffix '-let' added. This created a patronymic surname common in medieval England.

About the Bartlet Surname

An English patronymic surname formed from Bartholomew with the diminutive '-let' suffix. The name was common among medieval English families and has variants including the more common Bartlett spelling.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

John Bartlet (English lexicographer), Bartlett family (American colonial)

People with the Bartlet Surname

E.F. Bartlet

Commissioner of Accounts and Deposits, Treasury Department