Explore the Family Name Battie
The meaning of Battie
English (West and East Yorkshire): variant of Batty.
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How common is the last name Battie in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Battie has seen a noticeable decrease over a decade. Ranked 43,463 in 2000, its rank dropped to 79,598 by 2010, which represents an 83.14% decrease. In terms of count, there were 468 instances of the surname Battie in 2000, which fell to 239 by 2010, a drop of nearly 49%. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.17 to 0.08, marking a decline of around 53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #79,598 | -83.14% |
| Count | 468 | 239 | -48.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.08 | -52.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Battie
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Battie, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts are notable over the ten-year period. The percentage of those identifying as White increased by approximately 31%, from 13.46% in 2000 to 17.57% in 2010. However, the representation of Black individuals within this surname group decreased by about 8%, moving from 83.33% in 2000 to 76.57% in 2010. There was also a new emergence of Hispanic representation, at 3.35%. However, no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were recorded for this surname in either year, and the category of two or more races was present in 2000 but absent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.33% | 76.57% | -8.11% |
| White | 13.46% | 17.57% | 30.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |