Explore the Family Name Battiste
The meaning of Battiste
Altered form of French Baptiste. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Fontane, Francois, Jacques.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Battiste in the United States?
The surname Battiste has risen in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 19,313th with 1,298 individuals bearing the name, which equates to about 0.48 per every 100,000 people in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 18,208th and the count increased to 1,528, a gain of 17.72%. This increase also boosted the proportion per 100k to 0.52, marking an 8.33% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,313 | #18,208 | 5.72% |
| Count | 1,298 | 1,528 | 17.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.52 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Battiste
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Battiste surname is most common among those identifying as Black, with a slight uptick from 60.94% in 2000 to 62.70% in 2010. The percentage of Battistes identifying as White decreased from 34.05% to 30.17% during the same period. The proportion of Battistes identifying as Hispanic rose by 50.63%, although the overall numbers remain relatively low. There were notable increases in the number of Battistes reporting two or more races (up 69.75%). Meanwhile, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities was suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.94% | 62.7% | 2.89% |
| White | 34.05% | 30.17% | -11.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 3.6% | 50.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.75% | 69.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |