BARTHRAM
Barthram
Barthram is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire. The surname is thought to be of medieval English descent, with variations such as Barthram, Bartram, and Bertram also being documented.
The name Barthram may derive from the Old Germanic personal name "Bertrām", with "berht" meaning “bright” or “famous”, and "hraban" meaning “raven”. This indicates that those bearing the surname might have been associated with qualities such as brightness or fame in the medieval period.
The earliest recorded instance of the Barthram surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire. Over the centuries, the surname has spread across various regions of England and beyond as families migrated and settled in different areas.
The Barthram surname is not very common in modern times, but individuals bearing this surname can still be found in parts of England and other English-speaking nations. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Barthram have been involved in various professions and roles, contributing to the cultural and social landscape of the places they inhabited.
As with many surnames, the lineage and history of the Barthram family have likely evolved over time through marriages, migrations, and other factors. Research into genealogy and historical records can provide more insights into the specific branches and stories of the Barthram surname.
There are approximately 298 people named Barthram in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Barthram.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- Henry
- Jamie
- John
- Keith
- Lee
- Leslie
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Timothy
- Wayne
Female
- Bernadette
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Irene
- Joan
- Lindsay
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Winifred