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

Batel, 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 Batel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batel in America

Batel is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batel surname appeared 221 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 Batel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Batel to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Batel

The surname Batel has its roots in the Catalan region of Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, derived from the Catalan word "batell," which means a small boat or skiff. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the surname may have lived near a body of water or were involved in maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Batel can be found in the archives of the Monastery of Ripoll, located in the Catalan Pyrenees. A document from the 11th century mentions a certain "Berenguer Batel," indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Llibre dels Fets, a historical chronicle written by King James I of Aragon. The text mentions a knight named "Ramon Batel," who participated in the conquest of Valencia in 1238.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Batel surname was Joan Batel, a merchant and diplomat from Barcelona. He was involved in negotiating trade agreements between the Crown of Aragon and other Mediterranean powers.

In the 16th century, the Batel family gained prominence in the city of Tortosa, located in the province of Tarragona. One of the most renowned members of this branch was Francesc Batel (1554-1623), a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Valencia.

Another notable individual with the Batel surname was Miquel Batel (1617-1689), a Catalan painter and engraver who is considered one of the pioneers of the Baroque style in Catalonia. His works can be found in numerous churches and museums throughout the region.

As the Batel name spread beyond Catalonia, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Batell, Batelle, and Batelli. These variations can be found in historical records across different regions of Spain and even in parts of France, where some Catalan families settled.

Throughout its history, the Batel surname has been associated with various occupations, including maritime trades, commerce, academia, and the arts. Despite its humble origins, it has produced several notable figures who have left their mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Catalonia and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batel

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

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 Batel 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Batel has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Batel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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