Origin, Meaning And History of Bartholomew
Bartholomew is a name with Hebrew and Aramaic origins. It is an English derivative of Bartholomaios, a Greek form of the Aramaic name, meaning ‘Son of Talmai.’ The name can be broken down and translated. Bar is the Aramaic word for ‘son,’ which can refer to the person’s ancestry. Talmai is derived from telem, which means ‘furrow,’ ‘hill,’ or ‘mound,’ or from a Hebrew interpretation of Ptolemy, indicating a derivation from Ancient Greek. Therefore, Bartholomew can mean ‘son of furrows’ or ‘son of Ptolemy.’ Another interpretation of the name is that it is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Mac Pharthaláin.
Bartholomew has been used as a surname by the British, Scottish, and Jewish people throughout history. The surname Bartholomew was first recorded in Berwickshire, Scotland. The name was borne by the apostle Saint Bartholomew, making it popular among European Christians in the Middle Ages. Saint Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and is often identified as Nathanael in the New Testament. He appears in the Gospel of John and is believed to have gone on a missionary tour to the Indian subcontinent, leaving behind a Gospel of Matthew. He is also recorded as a missionary in Ethiopia, Mesopotamia, and Parthia.
The name Bartholomew is pronounced ‘bar-thawl-oh-myoo.’ Variations of the name include Barth, Bart, Bartel, Bartley, Bartolomeo, Bertol, and Bartolomeu. It can also have pet names like Batt, Bart, Tolly, Ollie, Art, Artie, Barry, Bartley, and Bat.
In the world of fictional characters, a memorable persona is Bartholomew Cubbins, the fictional character and protagonist of Dr. Seuss’s books The 500 Hats ofBartholomew Cubbinsand Bartholomew and the Oobleck. Another well-known character isBartholomew J. Simpson, commonly known as Bart Simpson from the American animated TV series, The Simpsons. Anime fans are familiar withBartholomew Kuma, the cyborg pirate from the manga One Piece.
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Famous People With The Name Bartholomew
- Bartholomew BakerAmerican entertainer, is best known for making parodies of music videos and was called one of the most prolific makers of music parodies
- David Louis BartholomewAmerican Jazz musician, is part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Arthur H. BartholomewAmerican politician and the mayor of Ansonia in Connecticut
- Herbert Almon BartholomewAmerican farmer and politician from New York City
- Lester Justin BartholomewAmerican professional basketball player, played for the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Basketball
Bartholomew On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of the name Bartholomew was high in the 1980s. However, the popularity of the name gradually decreased in the following years. Take a look at the charts provided by the US Social Security Administration.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name Bartholomew was the highest in 1980 with over 71 babies per million gettin the name. However, the popularity went down from the late 90s and recovered only after 2014.
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The ranking of the name Bartholomew was high in the 1980s but saw a substantial decrease in the following years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Bartholomew?
The name Bartholomew means ‘son of tolmai.’
2. What is the origin of the name Bartholomew?
Bartholomew has an Aramaic origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Bartholomew?
Bartholomew is pronounced as bar-tho-lo-mew.
4. How many babies are named Bartholomew?
In 2021, there were 37 babies per million recorded with the name Bartholomew. It was the 3158th most popular name for boys in the US in the currosponding year, as per data from the SSA.
5. What is the Latin name for Bartholomew?
Bartholomeus is the Latin and Dutch form of the name Bartholomew. It is also the Biblical Latin form of the masculine name.
6. What does the name Bartholomew mean in the Bible?
Bartholomew is an Aramaic name that means ‘son of Talmai’ or ‘son of Talmey.’ Talmey is a Biblical Hebrew name derived from the noun ‘telem,’ meaning ‘furrow.’
7. Is Barty short for Bartholomew?
Although there is no official statement or information that confirms if Barty is a shortened name for Bartholomew, names can be modified depending on the parent’s or family’s preferences. In this case, Barty can be used as a short name for Bartholomew.
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