BATTAMS
Battams
The surname "Battams" is of English origin and is thought to be locational, deriving from the village of Battamsford, which is believed to have been situated in the County of Essex. The name itself is thought to mean "the ford where boats are kept" or "the ford where battle ensued", although the exact meaning and origin remain somewhat uncertain.
Early recordings of the surname "Battams" date back to the 16th century, with variations in spelling such as Battum, Batton, Batteman, and others. The name has historical ties to the East Anglian region of England, with concentrations of Battams families found in counties such as Essex and Suffolk.
The distribution of the surname today suggests that Battams families have spread out across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name has also been known to migrate to other English-speaking countries as a result of immigration and colonial movements.
Notable individuals with the surname Battams have made contributions in various fields, though the name itself is not particularly common. As with many surnames, the history and heritage of the Battams family continue to unfold as genealogical research sheds light on the various branches and offshoots of the lineage.
In contemporary times, the surname Battams is a rare but distinct reminder of England's rich and diverse heritage of family names, each with its own story to tell.
There are approximately 625 people named Battams in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Battams.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Carl
- David
- Garry
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Steven
Female
- Barbara
- Deborah
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jean
- Joanne
- Karen
- Melanie
- Sarah
- Susan