Batton

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:

References

  1. ^ a b "Batton Surname Distribution". forebears.io. Retrieved 24 October 2017. Approximately 3,584 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: United States; Highest density in: United States.
  2. ^ "Statistics and meaning of name Batton". namespedia.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017. Surname Batton is used at least 2340 times in at least 15 countries.
  3. ^ a b "Batton Family History". ancestry.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017. English: from a pet form of Batt 1 or 2. French: variant of Baston.
  4. ^ "Batt Family History". ancestry.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017. English: like Bate, a derivative of the Middle English personal name Batte, a pet form of Bartholomew.