UK surname
An Americanized variant of the German surname "Bartels", meaning son of Bartel.
In the 1881 census there were 69 people recorded with the Bartles surname, ranking it #23,816 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 85, ranked #32,637, down from #23,816 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Treeton and Nottingham St Mary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bartles is 109 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 23.2%.
1881 census count
69
Ranked #23,816
Modern count
85
2016, ranked #32,637
Peak year
1861
109 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bartles surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bartles surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 58 | #22,928 |
| 1861 | historical | 109 | #19,693 |
| 1881 | historical | 69 | #23,816 |
| 1891 | historical | 76 | #27,290 |
| 1901 | historical | 79 | #25,363 |
| 1911 | historical | 95 | #23,294 |
| 1997 | modern | 77 | #29,874 |
| 1998 | modern | 83 | #29,638 |
| 1999 | modern | 78 | #30,327 |
| 2000 | modern | 78 | #30,361 |
| 2001 | modern | 78 | #30,168 |
| 2002 | modern | 81 | #30,294 |
| 2003 | modern | 78 | #30,654 |
| 2004 | modern | 81 | #30,569 |
| 2005 | modern | 76 | #31,267 |
| 2006 | modern | 80 | #31,149 |
| 2007 | modern | 72 | #32,397 |
| 2008 | modern | 73 | #32,555 |
| 2009 | modern | 73 | #32,923 |
| 2010 | modern | 76 | #33,009 |
| 2011 | modern | 80 | #32,652 |
| 2012 | modern | 82 | #32,701 |
| 2013 | modern | 84 | #32,745 |
| 2014 | modern | 82 | #32,992 |
| 2015 | modern | 83 | #32,847 |
| 2016 | modern | 85 | #32,637 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Treeton, Nottingham St Mary, Glasgow and Sheffield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard | Nottinghamshire |
| 2 | Treeton | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 3 | Nottingham St Mary | Nottinghamshire |
| 4 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| 5 | Sheffield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bartles surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bartles, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Bartles surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bartles household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Bartles is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bartles is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bartles, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Bartles is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Yorkshire. It is derived from the Old English words "bær" meaning "bear" and "hyll" meaning "hill." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a bear-infested hill or a place with a name containing these elements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bertles" in reference to a landowner in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name had already been established by the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, the name was recorded as "Barthelles" in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297. This spelling variation reflects the evolution of the name over time, as well as regional dialects and scribal interpretations.
A notable bearer of the name was Sir Richard Bartles, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. He participated in the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and the Siege of Calais in 1347.
Another individual of note was John Bartles, who was born in 1521 in Yorkshire and became a prominent merchant in London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was involved in the trade of wool and cloth and was a member of the influential Worshipful Company of Clothworkers.
In the 17th century, the name was sometimes associated with place names such as Bartles Hill in Staffordshire and Bartles Green in Worcestershire, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in those regions.
Thomas Bartles, born in 1675 in Lincolnshire, was a renowned clockmaker who contributed to the development of precision timekeeping during the early industrial era. His clocks were highly sought after by the gentry and aristocracy of the time.
During the 19th century, the Bartles surname was found among families in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Middlesex. One notable bearer was William Bartles, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist born in 1819 in Manchester, who contributed to the development of the textile industry and funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the region.
Throughout its history, the surname Bartles has been associated with various professions and social classes, reflecting the diversity of its bearers across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bartles surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 26 Bartles' recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.90x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 26 | 3.90x |
| Warwickshire | 19 | 11.19x |
| Middlesex | 9 | 1.34x |
| Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7.72x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.38x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 1.90x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.72x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.88x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 1.14x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 13 Bartles' recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.98x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 13 | 22.98x |
| Treeton | 11 | 6875.00x |
| Sheffield | 8 | 37.68x |
| Wyke In Bradford | 7 | 588.24x |
| Aston | 6 | 12.84x |
| Mansfield | 4 | 127.39x |
| Westminster St James | 4 | 57.80x |
| Boughton | 2 | 2857.14x |
| Oldham | 2 | 7.76x |
| Paddington London | 2 | 8.08x |
| Burnley | 1 | 14.86x |
| Chiswick | 1 | 27.17x |
| Droitwich St Andrew | 1 | 454.55x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 2.65x |
| Hove | 1 | 20.08x |
| Oxton | 1 | 833.33x |
| Pentrich | 1 | 169.49x |
| Portsea | 1 | 3.70x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.78x |
| Sturston | 1 | 588.24x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bartles surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bartles surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bartles households.
FAQ
In 1881, 69 people were recorded with the Bartles surname. That placed it at #23,816 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 85 in 2016. That gives Bartles a modern rank of #32,637.
An Americanized variant of the German surname "Bartels", meaning son of Bartel.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bartles bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.