Bater

The surname Bater is of English origin, derived from the occupation of a "baetere," meaning a mender of shoes or a cobbler. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Staffordshire, England. Over the centuries, variations of the name such as Batre, Baiter, and Bader have emerged.

The Bater family name has been primarily found in the counties of Staffordshire, Gloucestershire, and Derbyshire in England. Notable individuals bearing the surname include John Bater, an 18th-century British merchant, and Mary Bater, a renowned 19th-century philanthropist.

The Bater surname is also common in other English-speaking countries, notably Australia, Canada, and the United States, where it was likely introduced through colonial migration.

In modern times, individuals with the surname Bater can be found in various professions and walks of life, reflecting the diverse and widespread nature of the family name.

Typical given names associated with the Bater surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • John
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Anne
  • Carol
  • Helen
  • Jennifer
  • Laura
  • Lorraine
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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There are approximately 998 people named Bater in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,393rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Bater.

Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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Famous people named Bater

  • James Bater - Welsh rugby union player
  • Phil Bater - Welsh football player

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