About Batten
The surname Batten is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "bat," meaning a club or cudgel, and may have been a nickname for someone who used such a weapon or had a club-like appearance. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a path or track, derived from the Old English word "bat," meaning a beaten path or track. Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Batton, which is derived from the personal name Bartholomew.
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