Explore the Family Name Bathgate
The meaning of Bathgate
Scottish: habitational name from a place so named in West Lothian, recorded c.1160 as Batchet, probably derived from Brittonic baeddgoed ‘boar wood’.
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How common is the last name Bathgate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bathgate saw a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked 45,735 in 2000, it climbed slightly to become the 45,653rd most popular surname by 2010, reflecting a change of 0.18%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also observed a growth of 6.36%, going from 440 in 2000 to 468 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #45,653 | 0.18% |
| Count | 440 | 468 | 6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bathgate
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bathgate identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group made up 97.95% of the Bathgate population in 2000, dipping slightly to 97.65% in 2010. A small percentage (1.14%) were identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname Bathgate identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 97.65% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |