Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
BARTHOLOMEW
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Heb.) The son of him who maketh the waters to mount, or a son that suspends the waters.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English