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 & Frequency

Estimated 28,000 bearers in the United States #723 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.

Bartlet Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Bartlet Surname