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

Batti, 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 Batti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batti in America

Batti is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batti surname appeared 159 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 Batti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Batti 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 Batti

The surname BATTI originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "battere," which means "to beat" or "to strike." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone whose occupation involved hammering or beating, such as a blacksmith or a metal worker.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname BATTI can be found in various historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in regions like Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. One notable mention is in a tax record from the city of Siena in 1268, where a certain Guido Batti is listed as a landowner.

In the 14th century, the Batti family rose to prominence in the city of Perugia, with several members holding important positions within the local government and religious institutions. One of the most notable figures was Giacomo Batti (1290-1368), a renowned jurist and a professor of law at the University of Perugia.

During the Renaissance period, the Batti surname spread across Italy, with branches of the family establishing themselves in cities like Florence, Rome, and Naples. In the 16th century, a prominent member of the Batti family was Francesco Batti (1497-1575), a celebrated painter and architect who worked on several important projects in Rome, including the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Palazzo del Quirinale.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Batti (1634-1702), a Baroque composer and organist from Naples. He was renowned for his sacred music compositions and served as the organist at the Basilica of San Paolo Maggiore in Naples for over 40 years.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Batti (1808-1876) was an Italian politician and statesman who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. He served as the Minister of Finance and later became the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy from 1867 to 1868.

While the BATTI surname is primarily associated with Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the majority of historical records and prominent individuals bearing this surname can be traced back to its Italian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batti

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

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

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