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

Batiz, 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 Batiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batiz in America

Batiz is the 43077th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batiz surname appeared 502 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 Batiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Batiz 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 Batiz

The surname Batiz has its origins in Spain, with roots that can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have emerged from the Basque region, where the name was likely derived from the Basque word "bati," meaning "to join" or "to unite." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who worked as a joiner or carpenter.

During the medieval period, the name Batiz appeared in various historical records and documents from the Basque region and surrounding areas. One notable example is the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a 12th-century cartulary containing references to individuals with the surname Batiz.

In the 16th century, the name Batiz was found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, indicating that individuals with this surname were subject to persecution during that period. One such individual was Juan Batiz, who was born in Vitoria, Spain, in 1520 and was accused of heresy by the Inquisition in 1567.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Batiz was Pedro Batiz, who lived in the village of Elciego, near Laguardia, in the province of Álava, Spain, during the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Domingo Batiz, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Batiz surname spread throughout Spain and eventually to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries such as Mexico and Argentina, where it retains a strong presence today.

One of the most famous individuals with the Batiz surname was Miguel Batiz (1923-2022), a renowned Mexican painter and sculptor known for his vibrant and colorful works depicting scenes from Mexican culture and daily life.

Another notable figure was Juan Batiz Vázquez (1511-1569), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Council of Trent, a pivotal event in the Counter-Reformation.

In the 20th century, the name Batiz gained further recognition through individuals like Roberto Batiz (1942-2022), a Mexican actor and comedian who appeared in numerous films and television shows, and Adrián Fernández Batiz (born 1963), a Mexican racing driver who competed in several prestigious motorsports events, including the Indianapolis 500.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batiz

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

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

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