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

Battie, 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 Battie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Battie in America

Battie is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Battie surname appeared 239 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 Battie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Battie 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 Battie

The surname Battie has its roots in the county of Yorkshire, England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "batie," which means "beaten" or "battered." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had been in a physical altercation or worked in a profession that involved physical labor or combat.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a Robert Batie is mentioned. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, and their inclusion of the name Batie indicates that it was already in use at that time.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as Baty, Batie, and Battye, in various records from Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable example is the mention of a William Baty in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire in 1246.

The Batties were a prominent family in Yorkshire, and several members of the family held positions of importance. John Battie (1647-1707) was an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. Thomas Battie (1705-1776) was a renowned English physician and author, known for his work on mental illness and his advocacy for humane treatment of the mentally ill.

Another notable figure was Nathaniel Battie (1647-1718), an English physician and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plants and insects. He was a fellow of the Royal Society and published several works on botany and entomology.

In the 18th century, the name Battie appeared in various records from Yorkshire and Lancashire, including parish registers and land records. One notable example is the mention of a William Battie in the Land Tax Redemption records of Yorkshire from 1798.

The Battie family also had connections to the United States, with several members emigrating to the country in the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable American Battie was James Battie (1788-1865), a merchant and politician from Virginia who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Throughout history, the surname Battie has been associated with various professions, including clergymen, physicians, naturalists, merchants, and politicians. While the name may have originated from a physical description or occupation, it has since become a respected surname with a rich history in England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Battie

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

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

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