2010
#74,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 261
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Batool
A surname indicating descent from someone who excelled in religious knowledge or virtue.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 671 Americans carry the last name Batool. That puts it at #40,393 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.20 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 510,811 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Batool surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Batool with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
671
1 in 510,811
Census rank
#40,393
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
585
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 585 bearers of the surname Batool in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 40393rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Batool, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.5%) and White (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Batool
The surname BATOOL is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the region now known as Iran or Persia. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, where the word "Batool" means "virgin" or "unmarried woman." This connection suggests that the surname may have been initially used to identify or distinguish individuals with a association to chastity or religious devotion.
During the medieval period, the name BATOOL appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Persian and Islamic worlds. One notable mention is found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Rumi, who lived in the 13th century. He often used the term "Batool" as a metaphor for purity and spiritual enlightenment in his poetry.
The earliest recorded use of the surname BATOOL dates back to the 15th century, where it is found in genealogical records of noble families in the Persian Empire. One such example is Fatima Batool, a prominent figure in the court of Shah Ismail I, who ruled from 1501 to 1524.
In the 16th century, the name BATOOL was also associated with several notable Islamic scholars and religious leaders. One such figure was Mulla Sadra Batool (1571-1640), a renowned philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic metaphysics.
During the 19th century, the surname BATOOL gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among Muslim communities. One notable figure was Begum Hazrat Mahal Batool (1820-1879), who played a pivotal role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule.
Another prominent individual with the surname BATOOL was Sir Muhammad Iqbal Batool (1877-1938), a renowned poet, philosopher, and politician who is widely regarded as the spiritual father of Pakistan. His works, such as the "Shikwa" and "Bang-e-Dara," explored themes of Muslim identity and the struggle for self-determination.
In the 20th century, the surname BATOOL continued to be associated with various scholars, writers, and public figures in the Middle East and South Asia. One notable example is Fatima Batool (1914-1992), a Pakistani educationist and social reformer who played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Batool
Among Census respondents with the surname Batool, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.5%) and White (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Batool bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Batool surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.2% · 563
- Two or more races1.5% · 9
- White1.4% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Batool
Batool appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#40,393
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 585
+324 bearers (+124.1%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Up 33,748 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #74,141 | 261 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #40,393 | 585 | 0.20 | +324 bearers (+124.1%) | Up 33,748 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Batool surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,141 | #40,393 | 45.5% |
| Count | 261 | 585 | 124.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.20 | 117.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Batool bearers went from 261 to 585 (+124.1% change). The surname moved up 33,748 positions in the national ranking, going from #74,141 to #40,393.
FAQ
Batool surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Batool?
Name Census estimates that about 671 living Americans carry the surname Batool. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 510,811 residents.
How common is Batool?
Batool ranks #40,393 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.20 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 585 people with the surname Batool. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (671), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.2 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.20 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Batool.
Has Batool become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Batool went from 261 recorded bearers to 585. That is an increase of 324 (+124.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #74,141 to #40,393.
What does the Census say about the background of Batool?
Among Census respondents with the surname Batool, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.5%) and White (1.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Batool in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (563 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Batool appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.2%), Two or More Races (1.5%), White (1.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Batool (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Batool mean?
A surname indicating descent from someone who excelled in religious knowledge or virtue. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Batool (0.20 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Batool?
You can see how many people have the surname Batool on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.