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

Battad, 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 Battad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Battad in America

Battad is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Battad surname appeared 193 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 Battad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Battad 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 Battad

The surname BATTAD traces its origins to the Philippines, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century when Spanish colonization began in the archipelago. The name BATTAD is thought to be derived from the Ilocano word "battad," which means "flat" or "level." This suggests that the surname may have initially been used to describe a person who lived in a flat or level area.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, such as church records and land titles, have documented the presence of the BATTAD surname. One of the earliest known references can be found in a 1712 baptismal record from the town of Batac, Ilocos Norte, which mentions a certain Juan BATTAD.

The BATTAD surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Pedro BATTAD, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1848 in the town of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, and played a crucial role in the Ilocano resistance movement.

Another prominent figure with the BATTAD surname was Esteban BATTAD, a Filipino writer and poet born in 1893 in the town of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. He was known for his contributions to the development of Ilocano literature and his works celebrating the culture and traditions of the Ilocano people.

In more recent times, the BATTAD surname has been carried by individuals such as Rodolfo BATTAD, a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1987 to 1998, representing the province of Ilocos Norte.

Additionally, the name BATTAD has been linked to several place names in the Philippines, particularly in the Ilocos region. For example, there is a barangay (village) called Battad in the municipality of Banaue, Ifugao, known for its famous rice terraces.

Throughout its history, the BATTAD surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Batad, Batada, and Batoda, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional dialects within the Philippines. However, the core meaning and connection to the Ilocano word "battad" has remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Battad

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

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

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