Bartoli

Bartoli is an Italian surname of patronymic origin derived from the given name Bartolo, a form of Bartholomew. Bartholomew itself comes from the Greek Bartholomaios, traditionally interpreted as meaning “son of Talmai” or, in some readings, “son of the furrows.” The surname likely originated as a way to identify someone as a descendant or relative of a bearer of the given name Bartolo, and over time became established as a family name.

In Italy, Bartoli is found across several regions and is also carried by families in the Italian diaspora around the world. Like many Italian surnames, it has spread through migration and settlement in other countries, where it may be encountered in communities with Italian ancestry.

Notable individuals with the surname include Cecilia Bartoli, an Italian mezzo-soprano born in 1966 who has achieved international acclaim for performances of baroque and classical repertoire and has won multiple awards. The surname is associated with people across various fields, including the arts, sports, and academia, though not all bearers achieve public recognition.

Related surnames include Bartolini and Bartoloni, which share the same root from Bartolo and reflect similar patronymic origins in Italian naming traditions. Bartoli may also appear in combination forms or as part of compound names in different languages and regions.