Explore the Family Name Bata
The meaning of Bata
1. Hungarian: from the old personal name Bata. 2. Czech (Baťa and Báťa): from baťa ‘brother’, figuratively also ‘good fellow, good-natured man’. Compare the Slovak name below. 3. Slovak (Baťa and Báťa): from báťa, a dialect word of Hungarian origin used as a term of address for an older man. Compare the Czech name above. 4. Filipino: from Tagalog bata ‘child’, a common nickname or term of address for a younger member of society. 5. Arabic (mainly Jordan, Egypt): nickname from baṭṭa ‘duck’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmed, Amer, Amin, Asif, Mazin, Munir, Sanaa, Shabir, Shiraz.
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How common is the last name Bata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bata has seen a significant increase in popularity during the first decade of this century. In 2000, Bata was ranked 45,078 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 40,494, representing an improvement of over 10%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 448 in 2000 to 540 in 2010, marking a substantial 20.54% growth. The proportion of individuals named Bata per 100,000 also rose slightly, from 0.17 to 0.18, illustrating a growth rate of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #40,494 | 10.17% |
| Count | 448 | 540 | 20.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bata
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname Bata decreased by 17%, moving from 7.59% to 6.30%. However, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races increased significantly by nearly 32%, from 3.79% to 5%. White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 71.88% to 68.89%, a decline of approximately 4%. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic community, rising from 14.51% to 16.48%, a growth of over 13%. No individuals with the Bata surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.88% | 68.89% | -4.16% |
| Hispanic | 14.51% | 16.48% | 13.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.59% | 6.3% | -17% |
| Two or More Races | 3.79% | 5% | 31.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |