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

Bato, 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 Bato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bato in America

Bato is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bato surname appeared 297 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 Bato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bato 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 Bato

The surname BATO is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the 16th century. It is derived from the Tagalog word "bato," which means "stone" or "rock." The name was likely given to individuals who lived near or worked with stones, perhaps as stonemasons or quarry workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BATO can be found in the "Libro de las Casadas" (Book of Married Women), a historical document from the Philippines dating back to the late 16th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname BATO residing in the Manila area during that time.

In the 17th century, the BATO surname appeared in various Spanish colonial records from the Philippines. These records often included details about land ownership, tax records, and census data. Some notable individuals from this period include Juan BATO (1635-1702), a landowner in Bulacan province, and Maria BATO (1650-1720), a prominent businesswoman in Manila.

During the 18th century, the BATO surname gained recognition in the Philippines, with several individuals becoming influential figures in their communities. One such person was Pedro BATO (1725-1795), a respected leader in the town of Taal, Batangas. Another was Juana BATO (1740-1810), a renowned midwife and healer in Pampanga province.

In the 19th century, the BATO surname continued to spread throughout the Philippines, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the world. One notable figure was Mariano BATO (1820-1892), a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule. Another was Antonio BATO (1845-1915), a successful businessman and landowner in Iloilo province.

As the Philippine diaspora grew in the 20th century, the BATO surname became more widespread globally. Some notable individuals with this surname include Gregorio BATO (1905-1985), a Filipino writer and journalist, and Elena BATO (1925-2010), a renowned Filipino artist and sculptor.

Throughout its history, the BATO surname has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from farmers and artisans to writers and artists. While its origins can be traced back to the Philippines, the name has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchanges.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bato

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

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

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