Explore the Family Name Bartlett
The meaning of Bartlett
English: from the Middle English and Old French personal name Bertelot, Bartelot (with the Old French double diminutive suffix -elot), a pet form of Bartholomew. History: This is the name of a well-established New England family. Its members include Josiah Bartlett (1729–95), who was born in Amesbury, MA, and became governor of NH (1790–4). A Richard Bartlet(t) settled in Newbury, MA, in 1635.
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How common is the last name Bartlett in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bartlett has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 735th in terms of popularity, and this number dropped to 791 by 2010, a decrease of roughly 7.62%. However, the total count of individuals with the surname Bartlett increased by 2.67%, from 42,512 in 2000 to 43,648 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also decreased slightly from 15.76 in 2000 to 14.8 in 2010, a change of -6.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #735 | #791 | -7.62% |
| Count | 42,512 | 43,648 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 15.76 | 14.8 | -6.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bartlett
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bartlett. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Bartletts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or of two or more races, showing increases of 32.00%, 53.85%, and 23.81% respectively. The largest ethnicity group remained those identifying as White, although their representation among Bartletts decreased slightly from 92.43% in 2000 to 90.56% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw modest increases in their percentages, at 10.09% and 20.37% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.43% | 90.56% | -2.02% |
| Black | 3.37% | 3.71% | 10.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.6% | 53.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.82% | 23.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.66% | 32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.65% | 20.37% |
Bartlett ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bartlett is British & Irish, which comprises 56.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.6%) and Eastern European (3.9%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.5% |
| French & German | 23.6% |
| Eastern European | 3.9% |
| Other | 16.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Bartlett
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bartlett have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 90.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.00% |
What Bartlett haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bartlett is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L48 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Keller, Weber, Dean, Knight, George, Kline, Wagner, Bowers, Nash, Beck.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bartlett surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bartlett have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bartlett" Surname 46.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bartlett" Surname 27.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bartlett" Surname 25.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bartlett" Surname 17.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bartlett?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bartlett are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition