Bartholomaeus Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Bartholomaeus is one more way Bartholomäus has been written over the centuries. In origin, the name means “son of Bartel”.

Bartholomaeus is listed among the recognised spellings of Bartholomäus. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. The same family of names includes Bartolomeo.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Bartholomäus surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Bartholomaeus surname pack.