UK surname
An occupational surname referring to a bachelor, or unmarried person.
In the 1881 census there were 172 people recorded with the Batchlor surname, ranking it #14,163 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 23, ranked #36,457, down from #14,163 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rugby, London parishes and Stretton-on-the-Foss. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Batchlor is 289 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 86.6%.
1881 census count
172
Ranked #14,163
Modern count
23
2016, ranked #36,457
Peak year
1891
289 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Batchlor surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Batchlor surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 211 | #9,997 |
| 1861 | historical | 223 | #10,942 |
| 1881 | historical | 172 | #14,163 |
| 1891 | historical | 289 | #11,425 |
| 1901 | historical | 166 | #17,011 |
| 1911 | historical | 82 | #24,635 |
| 1997 | modern | 20 | #35,809 |
| 1998 | modern | 24 | #35,488 |
| 1999 | modern | 23 | #35,612 |
| 2000 | modern | 22 | #35,684 |
| 2001 | modern | 23 | #35,451 |
| 2002 | modern | 23 | #35,606 |
| 2003 | modern | 22 | #35,740 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 25 | #35,903 |
| 2007 | modern | 25 | #36,006 |
| 2008 | modern | 27 | #35,956 |
| 2009 | modern | 25 | #36,191 |
| 2010 | modern | 22 | #36,462 |
| 2011 | modern | 20 | #36,587 |
| 2012 | modern | 24 | #36,288 |
| 2013 | modern | 22 | #36,477 |
| 2014 | modern | 24 | #36,358 |
| 2015 | modern | 23 | #36,424 |
| 2016 | modern | 23 | #36,457 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rugby, London parishes, Stretton-on-the-Foss, Southampton St Mary and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rugby | Warwickshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | Stretton-on-the-Foss | Warwickshire |
| 4 | Southampton St Mary | Hampshire |
| 5 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Batchlor surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Batchlor, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Batchlor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Batchlor household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Batchlor is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Batchlor is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Batchlor, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Batchlor is of English origin, derived from the Old French word "bacheler" which means a young man of low birth or rank. It was initially used as a descriptive nickname for an unmarried man or a young knight in training. The name can be traced back to the 12th century in England.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landowners in England compiled by order of William the Conqueror, there are several entries that could be early variations of the surname Batchlor. These include "Bachelar" and "Bacheler".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Batchlor is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1194, where a Hugo Bacheler is mentioned. Another early example is from the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272, which lists a Richard le Bacheler.
The surname Batchlor has also been associated with certain place names in England. For instance, the village of Batchelor's Green in Hertfordshire may have derived its name from an early settler with the surname Batchlor.
Notable individuals with the surname Batchlor throughout history include:
1. Richard Batchlor (c. 1500 – 1570), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Nottingham. 2. John Batchlor (1640 – 1710), an English author and academic who published works on philosophy and theology. 3. Thomas Batchlor (1785 – 1870), a British architect known for designing several churches in London. 4. Emily Batchlor (1819 – 1905), an English writer and poet whose works focused on social issues and women's rights. 5. William Batchlor (1860 – 1941), a British explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to South America and Africa.
While the surname Batchlor has evolved in spelling over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to medieval England, where it was initially used as a descriptive term for an unmarried man or a young knight in training.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Batchlor surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Angus leads with 33 Batchlors recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.11x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Angus | 33 | 21.11x |
| Middlesex | 18 | 1.07x |
| Kent | 17 | 2.95x |
| Hampshire | 12 | 3.47x |
| Sussex | 12 | 4.22x |
| Wiltshire | 12 | 8.04x |
| Cheshire | 11 | 2.95x |
| Durham | 8 | 1.59x |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 2.97x |
| Buckinghamshire | 7 | 6.86x |
| Surrey | 6 | 0.73x |
| Yorkshire | 6 | 0.36x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0.25x |
| Cornwall | 4 | 2.09x |
| Dorset | 4 | 3.61x |
| Hertfordshire | 2 | 1.72x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 0.47x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.28x |
| Dumfriesshire | 1 | 2.68x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 0.63x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0.44x |
| Perthshire | 1 | 1.32x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 0.45x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liff Benvie in Angus leads with 32 Batchlors recorded in 1881 and an index of 134.85x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Batchlor surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 8 |
| Sarah | 7 |
| Ann | 4 |
| Fanny | 4 |
| Louisa | 4 |
| Jane | 3 |
| Margaret | 3 |
| Edith | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Kate | 2 |
| Mary | 2 |
| Agnes | 1 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Betsey | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Cath. | 1 |
| Celia | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Dinah | 1 |
| Elen | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Faney | 1 |
| Fanney | 1 |
| Flora | 1 |
| Harriet | 1 |
| Helena | 1 |
| Louise | 1 |
| Lousa | 1 |
| Low. | 1 |
| Lydia | 1 |
| Mercy | 1 |
| Rhoda | 1 |
| Rosa | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Roseina | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Batchlor surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Batchlor households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 23 |
| Ag Lab | 5 |
| Carter | 3 |
| Domestic Servant | 3 |
| Bricklayer | 2 |
| Domestic Serv | 2 |
| Errand Boy | 2 |
| General Laborer | 2 |
| General Servant | 2 |
| Labourer | 2 |
| Shepherd | 2 |
| Apprentice Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Brickfield Labourer | 1 |
| Cab Driver | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Coachman | 1 |
| Costume Maker | 1 |
| Domestic Occupation | 1 |
| Drapers Porter | 1 |
| Farm Laborer | 1 |
| Farm Labourer | 1 |
| Fish Curer | 1 |
| Game Keeper | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gardener Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Gardeners Apprentice | 1 |
| General Servt | 1 |
| Groom Dom | 1 |
| Groom Domestic Longleat | 1 |
| Grooms Wife | 1 |
| House Keeper | 1 |
| House Surgeon M R C S | 1 |
| Infant | 1 |
| Inspector (Manuf) | 1 |
| Lab | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Mariner | 1 |
| Mariner Wife | 1 |
| Mariners Wife | 1 |
| Miltiaman | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| Nursemaid | 1 |
| Pauper | 1 |
| Platmaker | 1 |
| Plumbers Labr | 1 |
| Potman | 1 |
| Professor Of Music | 1 |
| Watchman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 172 people were recorded with the Batchlor surname. That placed it at #14,163 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 23 in 2016. That gives Batchlor a modern rank of #36,457.
An occupational surname referring to a bachelor, or unmarried person.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Batchlor bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.