About Battiste
The surname Battiste is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name "Battista," which means "baptist" in Italian. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Battista. The name likely originated from the influence of Saint John the Baptist, a prominent figure in Christianity. Over time, the surname Battiste has spread beyond Italy and can be found in various parts of the world.
The surname Battiste is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Battiste 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 Battiste is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Battiste in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Battiste using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.