Explore the Family Name Batey
The meaning of Batey
English (mainly Northumberland): from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Bate (see Bate).
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How common is the last name Batey in the United States?
The Batey surname had a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Batey held the rank of 9283 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it dropped to 9818, marking a 5.76% decrease. The frequency count of the surname increased slightly, with 3228 individuals carrying the name in 2000 and 3298 in 2010, an increase of 2.17%. However, when accounting for population growth over the decade, the proportion of Bateys per 100,000 people actually decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,283 | #9,818 | -5.76% |
| Count | 3,228 | 3,298 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.12 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batey
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the distribution among those bearing the Batey surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as White decreased marginally from 75.4% to 74.62%, while those identifying as Black also saw a small decrease from 19.67% to 19.35%. The number of Bateys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also dropped. The most significant changes were seen among those identifying with two or more races, which increased by 29.03%, and those identifying as Hispanic, which rose by 50.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.4% | 74.62% | -1.03% |
| Black | 19.67% | 19.35% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.61% | 50.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.4% | 29.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.55% | -11.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.49% | -30.99% |