Explore the Family Name Battey
The meaning of Battey
English: variant of Batty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Battey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Battey experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Battey was ranked 25,448th and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 25,535th place, marking a minor change of -0.34%. However, in terms of count, the number of individuals with the Battey surname increased from 913 in 2000 to 967 in 2010, representing a rise of 5.91%, but proportionally, the presence of this surname per 100,000 decreased by 2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,448 | #25,535 | -0.34% |
| Count | 913 | 967 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Battey
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Battey, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some demographic shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Battey surname identified as White (81.71%), followed by Black (13.14%), Hispanic (1.53%), and Two or more races (2.63%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (-2.30%) and an increase in those identifying as Black (13.32%) and Hispanic (35.29%). Additionally, a small percentage began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.65%) while no one identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.71% | 79.83% | -2.3% |
| Black | 13.14% | 14.89% | 13.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.07% | 35.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |