The Bert Family Name

If your family name is Bert, its origin lies with Bertin, a French surname. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Bright (diminutive)”.

How the spelling arose

Bert is listed among the recognised spellings of Bertin. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Bertine.

Heraldry and the Bert name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Bertin surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Bert report, with a museum-style coat of arms.