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Bateman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

The history of the name Bateman dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from a member of the family who worked as a boatman. The surname Bateman is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word bat, which means a boat. 1 In some cases, the name is also derived from the Old English word bate, which means one who contends, but this word is most often found as the root of the name Bater.

Early Origins of the Bateman family

The surname Bateman was first found in Herefordshire at Shobdon, a parish, in-the union of Leominster, hundred of Stretford. "The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at £5. 7. 11.; net income, £764; patron, Lord Bateman. The church, which is the burial-place of the Bateman family, was partially rebuilt in 1757, by John, Viscount Bateman. The rent of several acres of land, and the proceeds of some minor benefactions, are distributed among the poor. " 2

Old Hutton in Westmorland was another family seat. "Bleaze Hall, for several centuries the seat of the Batemans, was a large and elegant mansion, which still retains traces of its former consequence in a fine oak-wainscoted room, dated 1624." 2

One of the first records of the family was William Bateman (1298?-1355), "Bishop of Norwich, who is also called, from his birthplace, William of Norwich. His father was one of the principal citizens of Norwich, having no less than eleven times filled the office of bailiff of the city (Norwich had no mayor till 1403), of which he sat as the representative in the parliament of 1326-1327." 3

Early History of the Bateman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bateman research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1298, 1355, 1480, 1560, 1573, 1584, 1626, 1644, 1663, 1687 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Bateman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bateman Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Bateman has undergone many spelling variations, including Bateman, Batman, Bademan, Badman, Pateman, Padman, Pademan and many more.

Early Notables of the Bateman family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

William Bateman (c.1298-1355), Bishop of Norwich and founder of Trinity College, Cambridge, who was sent to Avignon, to present the English King's claim to the French throne to the Pope; Robert Batema...
Stephen or Stephan Batman or Bateman (died 1584) was an English translator and author from Bruton, Somerset. He was rector of Merstham, Surrey in 1573 and was Doctor of Divinity and parson of Newingto...

Bateman World Ranking

In the United States, the name Bateman is the 1,684^th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 4 However, in Australia, the name Bateman is ranked the 739^th most popular surname with an estimated 5,272 people with that name. 5 And in the United Kingdom, the name Bateman is the 567^th popular surname with an estimated 11,442 people with that name. 6

Migration of the Bateman family to Ireland

Some of the Bateman family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bateman migration to the United States +

To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Bateman were among those contributors:

Bateman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Robert Bateman, who landed in Virginia in 1624 7
William Bateman, who arrived in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630 aboard the ship "Ambrose" as part of the Winthrop Fleet 7
Tho Bateman, who landed in Virginia in 1635 7
Robert Bateman, aged 20, who landed in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Transport" 7
Mathew Bateman, aged 20, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Globe" 7
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Bateman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anthony Bateman, who arrived in Virginia in 1705 7
Ralph Bateman, who arrived in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1727 7
William Bateman, who landed in Georgia in 1734 7
Henry Bateman, who landed in America in 1776 7

Bateman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph F Bateman, who arrived in New York, NY in 1834 7
A D Bateman, who landed in Texas in 1835 7
A L Bateman, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 7
Miss Bateman, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1860 7

Bateman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ernest George Bateman, who landed in California in 1900 7

Bateman migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bateman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

James Bateman, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749
James Bateman, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
Hannah Maria Bateman, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
Sarah Bateman, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1750
Peter Bateman, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1760

Bateman Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Miss. Mary Bateman, aged 3 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Avon" departing 19th May 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 26th July 1847 but she died on board 8
Mrs. Bateman, who arrived in Victoria, British Columbia in 1862

Bateman Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Mrs. Bateman, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907
Miss M Bateman, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907

Bateman migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bateman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. William Bateman, British Convict who was convicted in Kent, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Caledonia" on 5th July 1820, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 9
Mr. Robert Bateman, English convict who was convicted in Woolwich, London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Caledonia" in 19th June 1822, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 10
Bridget Bateman, English convict from Lancaster, who was transported aboard the "America" on December 30, 1830, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 11
John Bateman (1789-1855), English colonist who settled at Fremantle where he became postmaster, general store owner and investor in the Fremantle Whaling Company, eponym of Bateman, now a suburb of Perth, Western Australia 11
Mr. Benjamin Bateman, British convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Asia" on 29th September 1831, settling in New South Wales, Australia 12
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Bateman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Bateman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Thomas Bateman, who landed in Bay of Islands, New Zealand in 1839
Mr. Bateman, British settler travelling from London and Plymouth aboard the ship "Thomas Sparks" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1843, the ship stuck rocks of the coast of Cape of Good Hope delaying her landing by 2 months 13
Mr. Bateman, Jr., British settler travelling from London and Plymouth aboard the ship "Thomas Sparks" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1843, the ship stuck rocks of the coast of Cape of Good Hope delaying her landing by 2 months 13
Mr. George Bateman, Cornish settler travelling from Launceston aboard the ship "Halcyon" arriving in New Zealand in 1851 14
Mr. Bateman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Hamilla Mitchell" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 30th November 1853 14
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Bateman (post 1700) +

Jason Kent Bateman (b. 1969), American Golden Globe Award winning film and television actor, known for Horrible Bosses (2011), Arrested Development (2003) and Juno (2007)
Hezekiah Linthicum "H.L." Bateman (1812-1875), American actor and manager of the St. Louis theatre in 1855 15
Robert Bateman (1936-2016), American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer, perhaps best remembered as co-writer of the hits "Please Mr. Postman" and "If You Need Me"
Raymond H. "Ray" Bateman (1927-2016), American politician, President of the New Jersey Senate (1970-1972)
Sarah Blake Bateman (b. 1990), American-born competition swimmer who has represented Iceland
Paul Trevier Bateman (1919-2012), American number theorist, known for formulating the Bateman-Horn conjecture
Merrill Joseph Bateman (b. 1936), American general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since 1992
Kate Bateman, American actress, known for A Daughter's Nightmare (2014), The Actress Diaries (2010) and Tora (2010)
Charles Wilbur Bateman (b. 1930), American actor, known for his work in Santa Barbara (1984), Two Faces West (1960) and Days of Our Lives (1965)
Brian Bateman (b. 1973), American PGA professional golfer
... (Another 22 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Bateman family +

HMS Prince of Wales

Mr. Sidney J Bateman, British Petty Officer Cook, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 16
Mr. Clement Richard Bateman, British Lieutenant (P), who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 16

HMS Royal Oak

Robert H. Bateman, British Stoker 2nd Class with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking 17

RMS Titanic

Father Robert James Bateman (1860-1912), aged 51, American Second Class passenger from Jacksonville, Florida who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking and was recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett 18

Senghenydd colliery

Mr. Robert Bateman (b. 1895), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died

SS Atlantic

Rosa Bateman, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking

SS Caribou

Mr. Alex Bateman (b. 1895), Newfoundland crew member from Channel-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, he survived the sinking

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