Explore the Family Name Batterton
The meaning of Batterton
English: possibly a variant of Betterton, a habitational name from Betterton in Lockinge, Berkshire, recorded as Baterton’ in 1220 and Baterton in 1329.
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How common is the last name Batterton in the United States?
The Batterton surname's popularity was explored based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name ranked 25,825th in popularity and had a count of 895 people bearing the name. By 2010, the surname's rank dropped slightly to 26,814 with a change rate of -3.83%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased to 907, indicating a growth rate of 1.34%. The proportion of Batterton per 100,000 people also declined by 6.06% over the decade, from 0.33 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,825 | #26,814 | -3.83% |
| Count | 895 | 907 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batterton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of the Battertons identified as White, with a slight increase from 95.20% in 2000 to 95.70% in 2010. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals recorded under this surname for both years. The percentage of those who identified as having two or more races decreased by 23.76%, while Hispanic representation marginally decreased from 2.12% to 2.09%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also fell by 17.91%, down from 1.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 95.7% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 2.09% | -1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 1.1% | -17.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0.77% | -23.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |