Bates

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Proper noun

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
  2. A number of places in the United States:

    1. An unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas.

    2. An unincorporated community in New Berlin Township, Sangamon County, Illinois.

    3. A ghost town in Acme Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

    4. A township in Iron County, Michigan.

    5. A hamlet in the town of Ellington, Chautauqua County, New York.

    6. An unincorporated community in Grant County, Oregon.

Origin

A patronymic surname that is derived from Batte, a medieval form of the male given name Bartholomew + -s (denoting "son of") hence meaning "son of Bartholomew".

Derived

Bates County Batesian Bates method Bates number Bates numbering Batesville