Bartolomei is an Italian surname derived from the given name Bartolomeo.EtymologyThe surname Bartolomei traces its roots to the biblical name Bartholomew, which comes from the Aramaic meaning "son of Talmai." In the New Testament, Bartholomew is one of the apostles, traditionally identified with Nathanael. The Italian form Bartolomeo gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to veneration of the saint.Notable BearersSeveral notable individuals have borne the surname Bartolomei:Giuseppe Bartolomei (1923–1996), an Italian politicianIvan Bartolomei (1813–1870), a Russian military officer, antiquarian, and writerMarisa Bartolomei, an American cell biologistPaolo Bartolomei (born 1989), an Italian footballerRenato Bartolomei (born 1963), a New Zealand actorAlso notable is the related surname Di Bartolomei, exemplified by Agostino Di Bartolomei (1955–1994), an Italian footballer.Related SurnamesVariants of the surname include Bartalotti, Toloni, and Tumicelli. Cognates in other languages include Croatian Barišić, Czech Bárta and Bártová, Slovak Bartoš and Bartošová, and Dutch Meeuwes.Meaning: Son of Talmai (via Bartholomew)Origin: ItalianType: Patronymic surnameUsage: Primarily Italy