Explore the Family Name Batchelor
The meaning of Batchelor
English: status name for a young knight or novice at arms, Middle English and Old French bacheler (medieval Latin baccalarius). The word had already been extended to mean ‘(young) unmarried man’ by the 14th century, but it is unlikely that many bearers of the surname derive from the word in that sense. History: The Reverend Stephen Bachiler (c.1561–1656) was a Puritan nonconformist, born in Hampshire, England, who came to New England in 1632, at the age of 71. In 1638/9 he was the leader of the founders of Hampton, NH.
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How common is the last name Batchelor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Batchelor has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked 3483rd in popularity in 2000, it slipped to a rank of 3762nd in 2010, marking an 8.01% drop. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Batchelor surname increased marginally from 9389 to 9417, indicating a growth of 0.3%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a downward shift from 3.48 to 3.19, a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,483 | #3,762 | -8.01% |
| Count | 9,389 | 9,417 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.48 | 3.19 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batchelor
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Batchelor between 2000 and 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black ethnicities all saw an increase. The biggest change was observed in the Hispanic community, which showed a significant rise of 63.91%, followed by the group identifying as two or more races that grew by 37.32%. In contrast, the White ethnicity witnessed a minor decrease of 2.59% and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category declined by 22.22%. Overall, the majority of individuals with the surname Batchelor identified as White, making up 81.30% of the total in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.46% | 81.3% | -2.59% |
| Black | 12.82% | 13.62% | 6.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.18% | 63.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.95% | 37.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.52% | 20.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.42% | -22.22% |
Batchelor ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Batchelor is British & Irish, which comprises 60.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.7%) and Eastern European (3.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Nigerian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 60.1% |
| French & German | 20.7% |
| Eastern European | 3.2% |
| Other | 16.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Batchelor
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Batchelor have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 91.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 91.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 91.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 91.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.80% |
What Batchelor haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Batchelor is R-CTS4528, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS4528 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-L51, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Houk, Bogart, Reitz, Downer, Pulliam, Reeve, Sims, Boettcher, Baines, Sharp.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Batchelor surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Batchelor have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Batchelor" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Batchelor" Surname 28.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Batchelor" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Batchelor" Surname 18.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Batchelor?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Batchelor are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition