Batton is an English and French (IPA: [batɔ̃]) surname [1] [2] [3] with several proposed etymologies. In English it may be a diminutive form of Batt – itself derived from the Middle English Batte, a pet form of Bartholomew – [4] and in French a variant of Baston. [3] The occurrence in Germany is attributable to the influx of Huguenot refugees in the 17th and 18th century. [1] Notable people with this name include:
Approximately 3,584 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: United States; Highest density in: United States.
Surname Batton is used at least 2340 times in at least 15 countries.
English: from a pet form of Batt 1 or 2. French: variant of Baston.
English: like Bate, a derivative of the Middle English personal name Batte, a pet form of Bartholomew.
Batton is an English and French (IPA: [batɔ̃]) surname [1] [2] [3] with several proposed etymologies. In English it may be a diminutive form of Batt – itself derived from the Middle English Batte, a pet form of Bartholomew – [4] and in French a variant of Baston. [3] The occurrence in Germany is attributable to the influx of Huguenot refugees in the 17th and 18th century. [1] Notable people with this name include:
Approximately 3,584 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: United States; Highest density in: United States.
Surname Batton is used at least 2340 times in at least 15 countries.
English: from a pet form of Batt 1 or 2. French: variant of Baston.
English: like Bate, a derivative of the Middle English personal name Batte, a pet form of Bartholomew.