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

Bathily, 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 Bathily surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bathily in America

Bathily is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bathily surname appeared 102 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 Bathily.

The history of the last name Bathily

The surname "BATHILY" is believed to have originated in West Africa, specifically in the country of Mali. It likely dates back several centuries, with roots in the Mandinka language spoken by the Mandinka people, an ethnic group primarily found in Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and The Gambia.

One theory suggests that the name "BATHILY" may be derived from the Mandinka word "bathi," which means "to learn" or "to study," indicating that the name may have been associated with scholars, teachers, or individuals known for their knowledge and wisdom. However, the exact etymology remains uncertain.

In terms of historical references, the earliest records mentioning individuals with the surname "BATHILY" are found in various manuscripts and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, primarily from the region of what is now Mali and neighboring countries.

One notable individual with this surname was Mukhtar al-Kunti al-Kabir al-Bathily, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in the town of Kundian (now in modern-day Mauritania) and is known for his influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

Another prominent figure was Alfa Mahmoud Bathily, a revered religious leader and scholar from the Toucouleur Empire (located in present-day Mali and Senegal) in the 19th century. He played a significant role in the spread of Islam and the establishment of educational institutions in the region.

In more recent history, Amadou Hampâté Bâ, a Malian writer, ethnologist, and historian who lived from 1900 to 1991, was also born with the surname "BATHILY." He was a renowned figure in Malian literature and is celebrated for his efforts in preserving the oral traditions and cultural heritage of West Africa.

Additionally, Abdoulaye Bathily, a Senegalese historian and academic born in 1920, made significant contributions to the study of African history and the preservation of historical records. He served as the director of the Institute of African Studies at the University of Dakar.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling and pronunciation of the surname "BATHILY" may exist due to linguistic differences and geographical locations, such as "Bathili," "Bathiliye," or "Bathylly."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bathily

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

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

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