TheNameDBBattelle
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from Old French 'bataille' meaning battle.
Etymology
From the Old French word 'bataille' referring to battle or combat, indicating a warrior or military official. This occupational surname reflects the martial vocabulary of medieval France.
About the Battelle Surname
An occupational surname referring to a warrior or military officer in medieval France. The name is associated with the Battelle Memorial Institute, a major research organization founded in the 20th century.
Distribution
Found in France and among French diaspora communities worldwide.
Notable Bearers
Gordon Battelle (founder of Battelle Memorial Institute), various historical records