The Bortoli Last Name

Long before computers fixed spellings, Bortoli and Bortolotti were used side by side. The family name meaning is “Little Bortolo, Bartholomew”, the same as for Bortolotti.

• Before spelling was fixed, Bortolotti was also written Bortoli.
• French civil records give 229 births under the name Bortoli from 1891 to 2000, peaking in 1961–1970.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• Other spellings include Bortolotto.
• Names that sound alike, such as Bertoli, are easily confused in old records.

Bortoli coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Bortolotti surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Bortoli surname pack.