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

Battiest, 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 Battiest surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Battiest in America

Battiest is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Battiest surname appeared 435 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 Battiest.

We can also compare 2010 data for Battiest 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 Battiest

The surname BATTIEST originates from the region of Normandy in France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "batiste," meaning a maker or seller of linen or cotton fabrics known as "batiste." The name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BATTIEST name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a historical record of landowners and estates in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Battistier," which was likely a variant spelling at the time.

In the 13th century, records show a Jehan Battiest, a merchant from the town of Rouen in Normandy, who was involved in the textile trade. His name was mentioned in several contracts and business transactions during that period.

During the 16th century, a notable figure was René Battiest, a French Protestant who fled religious persecution and settled in England. He was born in 1534 and became a respected merchant and trader in London, where he established a successful business.

In the 17th century, the BATTIEST name appeared in various parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Germany. One prominent individual was Johannes Battiest, a Dutch painter born in 1615, known for his landscapes and portraiture.

In the 18th century, a French military officer named Pierre Battiest served in the French Army during the Seven Years' War. He was born in 1725 and gained recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the BATTIEST name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, including Batiste, Battist, and Battiest. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects or anglicized versions of the name.

While the BATTIEST surname is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history, reflecting its origins in the textile trade and its subsequent dispersal across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Battiest

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

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

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