How common is the Bartley surname?

There are approximately 35,000 people with the surname Bartley in the United States.

Are there Bartley soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 716 soldiers with the Bartley surname appear in Civil War records.

Bartley

Q: What does the surname Bartley mean?

The surname Bartley means "Derived from a place name or from the personal name Bartholomew with a locative or diminutive suffix.". It is of English, Irish origin.

Topographic|Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from a place name or from the personal name Bartholomew with a locative or diminutive suffix.

Etymology

Bartley may derive from Bartholomew with the suffix '-ley' (meaning clearing or meadow in Old English), or from an Irish variant of Barry. The English version suggests a topographic origin.

About the Bartley Surname

A surname with dual origins as either a topographic name from a place called Bartley or a patronymic from Bartholomew. The name is established in both English and Irish traditions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 35,000 bearers in the United States #652 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England, Ireland, and English-speaking countries, with notable presence in both regions.

Bartley Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Bartley Surname

E.K. Bartley

Quick Facts

Origin: English, Irish
Classification: Topographic|Patronymic
Earliest Record: 13th century (England and Ireland)
Estimated Bearers: 35,000

War Records

716 soldiers with the Bartley surname found in Civil War records.

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