Bartenstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bartenstein

What does the name Bartenstein mean?

The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Bartenstein. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of East Prussia, which was located on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea and was bordered by Poland and Lithuania, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Bartenstein family.

Early Origins of the Bartenstein family

The surname Bartenstein was first found in East Prussia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The name may derive from the town of the same name (or have lent itself to the town) in the district of Koenigsberg.

Early History of the Bartenstein family

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Bartenstein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bartenstein, Barttenstein, Barthenstein and many more.

Early Notables of the Bartenstein family

Notables bearing the name Bartenstein of this period include

Johann Christoph von Bartenstein (d. 1767), an Austrian court advisor who was knighted for his outstanding accomplishments in 1719

Bartenstein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bartenstein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Heinr. Bartenstein, who settled in New York, NY in 1862
Margaretha Bartenstein, who settled in New York, NY in 1862
Salom Bartenstein, who arrived in New York, NY in 1865

Contemporary Notables of the name Bartenstein (post 1700) +

Dr. Martin Bartenstein, Austrian politician