Explore the Family Name Batstone
The meaning of Batstone
English: habitational name from Batson in Salcombe (Devon). The placename is from the Old English personal name Bada + stān ‘stone’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Batstone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Batstone has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 114,166th most common name, but by 2010, it had moved up to the rank of 107,669th - an increase of 5.69%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this decade - from 142 to 165, marking a 16.2% change. Consequently, the proportion of Batstones per 100,000 people increased by 20%, from 0.05 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #107,669 | 5.69% |
| Count | 142 | 165 | 16.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batstone
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Batstone, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, nearly 98% of Batstones identified as White, and this percentage slightly rose to 98.18% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Batstones identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 98.18% | 0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |