About Bortles
The surname Bortles is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Bortel, which is a diminutive form of the name Bort, itself a short form of the name Albert. The name Albert is derived from the Germanic elements "adal," meaning noble, and "beraht," meaning bright or famous. Therefore, the surname Bortles can be interpreted to mean "son of Bortel" or "descendant of Bortel," with Bortel being a diminutive form of the name Albert, indicating a noble or famous lineage.
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