Battles

Battles Meaning & Origin

About Battles
The surname Battles is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bataille," meaning battle. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in battles or had a combative nature. The name may have been given to soldiers, warriors, or individuals who were skilled in combat. Over time, the surname Battles became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to a martial background.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Battles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Battles: 7,702
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,606
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Battles based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 T AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈbætəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Battles in Braille

Here's how to represent Battles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Battles in braille

How to sign the name Battles using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Battles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Battles in sign language

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