About Batton
The surname Batton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bat," meaning a club or cudgel. It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for someone who used or made such weapons. The name may also have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with bats, such as a cave or a bat roost. Overall, the surname Batton likely refers to someone who was either associated with bats or had a connection to clubs or cudgels.
The surname Batton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Batton 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 Batton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Batton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Batton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.