Batista

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the given name John the Baptist.

Etymology

From the Latin 'Baptista' meaning baptist, referring to John the Baptist in Christian tradition. This patronymic surname indicates descent from someone named Batista or a devotional connection to Saint John the Baptist.

About the Batista Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the given name Batista, itself derived from John the Baptist. The name is particularly prevalent in Hispanic and Lusophone cultures with strong Catholic traditions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 125,000 bearers in the United States #338 most common surname
Rare Common

Common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Latin American countries.

Batista Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

Fulgencio Batista (Cuban president) Miguel Batista (baseball player)

People with the Batista Surname

Fulgencio Batista

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