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

Battat, 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 Battat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Battat in America

Battat is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Battat surname appeared 130 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 Battat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Battat 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 Battat

The surname "BATTAT" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the regions of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. It is thought to have evolved from an Arabic word meaning "maker of mattresses" or "bedding manufacturer." The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 16th century in the cities of Tripoli and Beirut.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various Ottoman Empire records, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in regions under Ottoman control. One notable mention was in a trade register from the city of Aleppo in 1625, which listed a merchant named Ibrahim Battat.

The surname gained further prominence in the 19th century, with several prominent figures bearing the name. One such individual was Khalil Battat (1828-1891), a renowned Syrian scholar and poet who authored several works on Arabic literature and philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Yousef Battat (1860-1932), a Lebanese businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of modern-day Beirut. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and hospitals in the city.

In the early 20th century, the name spread to other parts of the world through emigration. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname outside the Middle East was in the United States, where a man named Salim Battat (1885-1954) settled in New York City and established a successful import-export business.

Other notable individuals with the surname "BATTAT" include:

1. Joseph Battat (1919-2008), a Lebanese-Canadian entrepreneur and founder of the Battat Toy Company, one of the largest toy manufacturers in North America.

2. Nabil Battat (born 1946), a Syrian-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the arts and education in Canada.

3. Aida Battat (born 1952), a Lebanese writer and journalist, known for her works on Arab culture and women's rights.

4. Issam Battat (born 1963), a Syrian-American businessman and real estate developer, known for his projects in the Middle East and Europe.

5. Rima Battat (born 1970), a Lebanese-Canadian actress and television host, known for her work in Arabic and French-language productions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Battat

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

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

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