Find out how popular the last name Batalis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Batalis.

Batalis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Batalis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batalis in America

Batalis is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batalis surname appeared 108 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Batalis.

The history of the last name Batalis

The surname "BATALIS" has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "bataglia," which means "battle" or "combat." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was a soldier or warrior.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the municipal records of the city of Florence in the year 1376, where a certain Giovanni Batalis is mentioned as a resident. The name also appears in various other Italian documents from the same period, indicating its widespread use across the country.

During the Renaissance period, the Batalis family gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members held important positions in the local government and were involved in the city's influential trading activities. One notable figure was Marco Batalis, a successful merchant who lived in the late 15th century and was known for his extensive trade with the Ottoman Empire.

In the 17th century, the Batalis family established itself in the region of Calabria, in southern Italy. Here, they were landowners and played a significant role in the local community. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Giuseppe Batalis, born in 1642, who was a renowned poet and playwright in his time.

As the name spread across Europe in subsequent centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Battaglia" and "Batali," reflecting the local pronunciation and spelling conventions of different regions. In the 19th century, a prominent figure with this surname was Antonio Batalis, born in 1815 in Naples, who was a respected lawyer and politician.

Other notable individuals with the surname "BATALIS" include Maria Batalis, a famous opera singer from Milan who performed in the late 19th century, and Giulio Batalis, born in 1880 in Rome, who was a celebrated architect known for his work on several iconic buildings in the Italian capital.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batalis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Batalis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Batalis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Batalis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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