Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname originating as a patronymic."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Bates is a common surname of English origin and is derived from the name Bartholomew. The name could also originate from the Old English "Bat", meaning "Boat", as used to identify a person whose occupation was boatman. Another origin is that which means "lush pasture", describing someone who lived near such a place.
Bates is a common surname of English origin and is derived from the name Bartholomew. The name could also originate from the Old English "Bat", meaning "Boat", as used to identify a person whose occupation was boatman. Another origin is that which means "lush pasture", describing someone who lived near such a place.
Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.
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Root element "Bates" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname originating as a patronymic.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~151 people named Bates in the US. Peaked in 2014 with 17 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Bates is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 5.
Bates is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 151 people in the United States are named Bates. The name peaked in 2014 with 17 recorded uses.
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