Explore the Family Name Baten

The meaning of Baten

1. Dutch and Flemish: metronymic from the female personal name Bate, from Latin Beatrix ‘bringer of luck’, an early Christian saint’s name. 2. Hispanic or Amerindian (Guatemala): unexplained. 3. Muslim (Bangladesh and India): from a variant of the Arabic personal name Bāṭin, literally ‘inward, within’. Al-Bāṭin ‘the Inner One’ is an attribute of Allah. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Mohammed Abdul, Mohammad, Mohammed, Samir, Shahriyar.

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How common is the last name Baten in the United States?

The surname Baten has seen a surge in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 43,955 in popularity, and by 2010, it had risen to rank 30,165, marking an increase of 31.37%. The actual count of people with this last name also increased significantly from 462 in 2000 to 777 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 68.18%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Baten per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.17 to 0.26, signifying a 52.94% increment.

20002010Change
Rank#43,955#30,16531.37%
Count46277768.18%
Proportion per 100k0.170.2652.94%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baten

The ethnicity associated with the surname Baten has undergone notable changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the White demographic represented the most significant share (40.69%) in 2000, there was a dramatic drop of 45.59% by 2010 when it accounted for only 22.14%. Conversely, the Hispanic representation witnessed a substantial rise of 134.50%, jumping from 23.16% in 2000 to 54.31% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities saw reductions of 19.44% and 37.05% respectively. Lastly, the Two or more races category made its appearance in 2010 with 1.29%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained constant at 0% for both years.

20002010Change
Hispanic23.16%54.31%134.5%
White40.69%22.14%-45.59%
Black22.08%13.9%-37.05%
Asian/Pacific Islander10.39%8.37%-19.44%
Two or More Races0%1.29%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%