Explore the Family Name Bateson
The meaning of Bateson
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): patronymic from Bate or Batt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bateson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bateson increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name moved up from 20923rd place in 2000 to 20818th place in 2010, denoting a positive change of 0.5%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals bearing the Bateson surname grew by 8.19%, from 1172 people in 2000 to 1268 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.43, reflecting its consistent presence among the U.S. populace.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,923 | #20,818 | 0.5% |
| Count | 1,172 | 1,268 | 8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bateson
The ethnic identity breakdown for the Bateson surname experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The White demographic decreased by 1.54%, falling from 96.76% to 95.27%. This was matched by noticeable growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations, which rose by 46.51% and 46.9% respectively. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also climbed significantly, from 0.94% to 1.34%. However, there were no Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native Batesons recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.27% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.13% | 46.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.34% | 42.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.63% | 46.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |