Barthel Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Many Barthel families will find their roots under Barth, the form most records use. Name scholars give the meaning as “Bearded, or from Bartholomäus”.

• With the diminutive -el, Barthel is an affectionate form of Barth that became a surname in its own right.
• You may also find the name written Bart and Barthl.
• Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

Barthel coat of arms

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