About Batiste
The surname Batiste is of French origin and is derived from the given name "Baptiste," which means "baptizer" in French. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Baptiste. The name likely originated from the religious practice of baptism and may have been given to individuals who were associated with this sacrament, such as priests or those who performed baptisms. Today, the surname Batiste is found primarily among French-speaking populations and their descendants.
The surname Batiste is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Batiste based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Batiste is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Batiste in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Batiste using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.