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

Batshon, 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 Batshon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batshon in America

Batshon is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batshon surname appeared 112 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 Batshon.

The history of the last name Batshon

The surname Batshon is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bæt" and "scun," meaning "boat" and "shoe" respectively. This unique combination suggests that the name may have referred to an occupation or trade related to boat-building or shoe-making for boats.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Batshon can be found in 13th-century Yorkshire, where it appeared in various spellings such as Bateshon, Batteshone, and Batteshoyne. These early variants reflect the fluid nature of surname spellings during that era before standardization became more widespread.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Batshon can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1275, where a certain Robert Bateshon is mentioned as a resident of the village of Normanton. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the name during that time period.

In the 14th century, the Batshon surname gained further prominence with the birth of John Batshon (c. 1310 - 1378), a notable landowner and merchant from the city of York. His successful business ventures and landholdings contributed to the family's standing in the region.

During the Tudor period, the name Batshon was associated with the village of Batshone in Wiltshire, which may have derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname. This connection suggests that the Batshon family may have had ties to this area or potentially even originated there before migrating to other parts of England.

Another notable figure bearing the Batshon name was William Batshon (1525 - 1597), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Calne, Wiltshire. His contributions to religious studies and his involvement in local church affairs further cemented the family's presence in the region.

In the 17th century, the Batshon surname gained prominence in the village of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, where Thomas Batshon (1620 - 1692) was a respected landowner and influential member of the local community. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the area's affairs over the following generations.

As the centuries progressed, the Batshon name spread across various regions of England, with notable individuals emerging in different fields. For instance, Edward Batshon (1785 - 1867) was a renowned architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London during the Georgian era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batshon

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

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

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