UK surname
A surname derived from the given name "Bate", a medieval diminutive of "Bartholomew".
In the 1881 census there were 91 people recorded with the Batterson surname, ranking it #20,843 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 40, ranked #35,434, down from #20,843 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Margate. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Batterson is 146 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 56.0%.
1881 census count
91
Ranked #20,843
Modern count
40
2016, ranked #35,434
Peak year
1861
146 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Batterson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Batterson surname density by area, 1891 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 | 75 | #20,268 |
| 1861 | historical | 146 | #15,628 |
| 1881 | historical | 91 | #20,843 |
| 1891 | historical | 121 | #21,169 |
| 1901 | historical | 86 | #24,508 |
| 1911 | historical | 81 | #24,719 |
| 1997 | modern | 48 | #32,878 |
| 1998 | modern | 48 | #33,111 |
| 1999 | modern | 47 | #33,320 |
| 2000 | modern | 42 | #33,791 |
| 2001 | modern | 41 | #33,753 |
| 2002 | modern | 41 | #34,032 |
| 2003 | modern | 41 | #34,113 |
| 2004 | modern | 41 | #34,306 |
| 2005 | modern | 39 | #34,652 |
| 2006 | modern | 38 | #35,003 |
| 2007 | modern | 36 | #35,278 |
| 2008 | modern | 38 | #35,262 |
| 2009 | modern | 42 | #35,148 |
| 2010 | modern | 45 | #35,130 |
| 2011 | modern | 41 | #35,340 |
| 2012 | modern | 37 | #35,531 |
| 2013 | modern | 37 | #35,582 |
| 2014 | modern | 39 | #35,493 |
| 2015 | modern | 39 | #35,472 |
| 2016 | modern | 40 | #35,434 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Margate, Henlow and Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory. 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 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Margate | Kent |
| 4 | Henlow | Bedfordshire |
| 5 | Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory | Northamptonshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Batterson 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 Batterson, 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 Batterson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Batterson 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, Batterson 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 Batterson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Batterson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BATTERSON is of English origin and can be traced back to the early 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the medieval English town of Battersea, located in the present-day London Borough of Wandsworth. The name is derived from the Old English words "Badric" and "ey," meaning "boat ridge" and "island," respectively.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BATTERSON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1230, where a certain William Batricesye is mentioned. This spelling variation is thought to be an early form of the surname, reflecting the local pronunciation of the time.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the BATTERSON family appears to have been prominently established in the counties of Somerset and Dorset, with several references to individuals bearing this surname in various land records and parish registers.
In the late 14th century, the BATTERSON name appears in the historic Dering Roll, a medieval manuscript containing a list of English landowners and their coats of arms. This suggests that the family held a certain degree of social status and land ownership during this period.
Notably, in the early 16th century, a John BATTERSON (c. 1480-1554) is recorded as having been a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, playing an influential role in the city's trade and governance.
Another figure of historical significance was Sir Edward BATTERSON (1572-1641), a English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Maldon in Essex during the reign of King Charles I.
During the 17th century, the BATTERSON family continued to gain prominence, with several members holding positions of authority in various parts of England. One such individual was Richard BATTERSON (1610-1678), who served as the Mayor of Weymouth in Dorset.
In the 18th century, the BATTERSON surname appears to have spread more widely across England, with notable individuals including Thomas BATTERSON (1728-1804), a renowned clockmaker from London, and William BATTERSON (1766-1831), a successful merchant and landowner from Yorkshire.
Throughout the 19th century, the BATTERSON name continued to be well-represented across various professions and regions of England, with individuals such as Sir John BATTERSON (1820-1892), a prominent lawyer and judge, and Reverend Henry BATTERSON (1842-1918), an influential clergyman and author from Oxfordshire.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Batterson 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. Middlesex leads with 19 Battersons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.12x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 19 | 2.12x |
| Northamptonshire | 14 | 16.59x |
| Buckinghamshire | 8 | 14.74x |
| Cambridgeshire | 8 | 14.07x |
| Norfolk | 8 | 5.80x |
| Surrey | 6 | 1.37x |
| Kent | 5 | 1.63x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0.47x |
| Stirlingshire | 5 | 15.11x |
| Bedfordshire | 4 | 8.61x |
| Hertfordshire | 3 | 4.85x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 2.01x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.50x |
| Dorset | 1 | 1.70x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.54x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 9.35x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.33x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Northampton Priory St in Northamptonshire leads with 9 Battersons recorded in 1881 and an index of 177.51x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Priory St | 9 | 177.51x |
| St Pancras London | 9 | 12.46x |
| Hilgay | 8 | 1538.46x |
| Newport Pagnell | 8 | 707.96x |
| Buchanan | 5 | 2941.18x |
| Lambeth | 5 | 6.39x |
| Margate St John Baptist | 4 | 71.30x |
| Baldock | 3 | 517.24x |
| Henlow | 3 | 1034.48x |
| Islington London | 3 | 3.45x |
| Lancaster | 3 | 47.32x |
| St Andrewthe Less | 3 | 46.23x |
| Girton | 2 | 1333.33x |
| Impington | 2 | 1666.67x |
| Leicester St Nicholas | 2 | 357.14x |
| Roade | 2 | 909.09x |
| Spratton | 2 | 800.00x |
| St George Hanover Square | 2 | 12.65x |
| Aldershot | 1 | 16.23x |
| Child Okeford | 1 | 384.62x |
| Davenham | 1 | 555.56x |
| Enfield | 1 | 16.98x |
| Esher | 1 | 163.93x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 7.00x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 1.99x |
| Hammersmith London | 1 | 4.52x |
| Hornsey | 1 | 8.81x |
| Kettering | 1 | 29.33x |
| Langford | 1 | 263.16x |
| Oldham | 1 | 2.91x |
| Preston | 1 | 3.51x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 10.94x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.09x |
| St Marythe Less | 1 | 285.71x |
| Stoke Upon Trent | 1 | 3.11x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Batterson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Batterson 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 Batterson households.
FAQ
In 1881, 91 people were recorded with the Batterson surname. That placed it at #20,843 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 40 in 2016. That gives Batterson a modern rank of #35,434.
A surname derived from the given name "Bate", a medieval diminutive of "Bartholomew".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Batterson 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.