Bartholdy
Bartholdy is a surname of German origin. It is most closely associated with the Mendelssohn Bartholdy family, a branch of the Mendelssohn lineage that gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Bartholdy element appears as part of a double-barrel surname used by some family members, reflecting a practice of preserving lineage in a combined name.
Notable bearers include Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1776–1835), a German Jewish banker and philanthropist, and his son
Today, the surname Bartholdy continues to appear within German-speaking communities and is recognized primarily through its