German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German
bitelen ‘to ask or solicit’, hence a nickname or occupational
name for a suitor, a bidder, or intermediary; later it became confused
with Bettler ‘beggar’ (an agent derivative of betelen
‘to beg’) and the two words were used synonymously.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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