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

Baty, 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 Baty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baty in America

Baty is the 9587th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baty surname appeared 3,391 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Baty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baty 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 Baty

The surname BATY is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "batt," which referred to a thick, heavy stick or club. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals whose trade involved the use of such implements, such as woodsmen or foresters.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record from 1273. Here, it appears as "Batte," likely an earlier spelling variation. During this time, surnames were still in their formative stages, often evolving from descriptive nicknames or occupational monikers.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1325, where it is listed as "Baty." This spelling variation may have been influenced by the Old French word "batu," meaning "beaten" or "struck," further reinforcing the name's possible occupational origins.

Over the centuries, the name has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Sir Thomas Baty (1380-1457), a English knight and landowner from Lincolnshire. Another prominent figure was William Baty (1622-1675), a renowned Puritan clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Mercurius in Hertfordshire.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence through John Baty (1703-1787), a successful merchant and member of the East India Company. His son, Robert Baty (1742-1819), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the company, serving as the Governor of Fort St. George in Madras (now Chennai), India.

Another noteworthy individual was Sir Henry Baty (1815-1892), a British lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General for England and Wales from 1880 to 1885. He was knighted for his contributions to the legal profession.

The name BATY has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Baty's Close in Derbyshire and Baty's Farm in Nottinghamshire, further solidifying its historical roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baty

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

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

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