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English word origin

Etymology of Bates

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".

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A surname originating as a patronymic. · An unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas. · An unincorporated community in New Berlin Township, Sangamon County, Illinois. · A ghost town in Acme Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

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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".

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