Bertholme

Bertholme is a rare, archaic French surname. It is derived from the personal name Bartholomew, itself originating from the Aramaic "Bar-Talmai," meaning "son of Talmai" or "son of furrow." Talmai was a Biblical name. The surname Bertholme, along with its variants, is therefore a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person named Bartholomew. Due to the relative infrequency of its usage compared to more common forms like Bartholomew or Barthelemy, Bertholme is considered a less prevalent variant. Records of the name appear primarily in historical documents relating to regions within France. The name's etymology and historical context place it firmly within the broader group of European surnames originating from Biblical or saintly personal names.