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

Batth, 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 Batth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batth in America

Batth is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batth surname appeared 203 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 Batth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Batth 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 Batth

The surname "BATTH" is believed to have originated in the region of Punjab, which spans parts of modern-day India and Pakistan. It is thought to have its roots in the Punjabi language, with the word "batt" meaning "way" or "path." The name may have been used to denote someone who lived near a specific path or route.

In ancient times, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. The surname "BATTH" could have been given to someone who lived near a particular path or worked as a guide along a specific route. It's also possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for someone who was well-traveled or familiar with various paths.

While there are no definitive records of the earliest use of the surname "BATTH," it is likely that it emerged during the medieval period when surnames began to become more common in the region. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name may be found in historical documents or manuscripts from that era.

One notable individual with the surname "BATTH" was Hari Singh Batth, a prominent leader in the Sikh community during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He played a significant role in defending the Sikh faith and territories against the Afghan armies of Ahmad Shah Abdali.

Another notable figure was Ranjit Singh Batth, a Sikh warrior who fought alongside Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the legendary ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. Ranjit Singh Batth was known for his bravery and military prowess on the battlefield.

In the modern era, Major Somnath Sharma Batth, an officer in the Indian Army, was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor, posthumously for his actions during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. He sacrificed his life while defending a strategic position in the Srinagar region.

Manjit Singh Batth, a renowned Punjabi folk singer and musician, has also contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Punjabi culture through his music. His compositions and performances have gained widespread popularity and acclaim.

Another notable figure was Narinder Singh Batth, a pioneering Sikh activist and advocate for civil rights in the United States. He played a crucial role in the Sikh community's struggle for religious freedom and equality in the late 20th century.

While the surname "BATTH" has its roots in the Punjab region, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and the Sikh diaspora. Today, individuals with this surname can be found in many countries, carrying on the legacy and traditions associated with their name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batth

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

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

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