Explore the Family Name Batch
The meaning of Batch
English (Norfolk): variant of Bach 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Batch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Batch saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,126 in terms of prevalence amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to a rank of 35,147, marking a decrease of approximately 13%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also diminished during this time period, dropping from 705 to 641, which translates to a decline of just over 9%. When considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname Batch fell by around 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #35,147 | -12.92% |
| Count | 705 | 641 | -9.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batch
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Batch. From 2000 to 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from nearly 75% to about 71%. On the other hand, those identifying as black saw a small increase, climbing from 21.13% to 22%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity recorded the most significant change, with an increase of over 167% from just under 1% to around 2.65%. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase from 2.7% to 2.81% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.47% | 71.45% | -4.06% |
| Black | 21.13% | 22% | 4.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 2.81% | 4.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.65% | 167.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |