Explore the Family Name Batter
The meaning of Batter
English (Wiltshire): occupational name from batour, Old French bateor ‘cloth beater, fuller’ or a beater of other materials, for example gold.
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How common is the last name Batter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Batter has significantly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 88,083 but dropped to 121,590 in 2010, a decrease of 38.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 196 to 142, marking a decline of 27.55% during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.07 to 0.05, a drop of 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #121,590 | -38.04% |
| Count | 196 | 142 | -27.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, most people with the surname Batter identified as White (81.63%). This percentage slightly decreased to 80.28% in 2010. Those who identified as Black made up 14.29% in 2000, but this rate fell to 9.15% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an increase in the number of people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 2.55% in 2000 to 4.93% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also appeared in the 2010 data with 4.93%, while it was not present in 2000. No change was observed for those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.63% | 80.28% | -1.65% |
| Black | 14.29% | 9.15% | -35.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.55% | 4.93% | 93.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |