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Beaty History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

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Origins Available:
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Scotland
Ireland

The name Beaty comes from the Scottish/English Borderlands and the ancient Boernicians who inhabited them. It is derived from Bate or Baty, diminutive forms of Bartholomew. Most sources claim the name is a metronymic derived from the name Beatrice, but really the name was more probably from "Bate or Baty, pet or diminutive forms of Bartholomew." 1

To confuse matters more, the name could also be from the Gaelic "biadhtach", which refers to a tenant granted land in return for feeding certain people chosen by the chief.

Regardless, the first record of the family was Gilbert fitz Beatrice who was living in the county of Roxburghe in 1296. He rendered homage to King Edward I upon his invasion of Scotland in that year. "Beatties and Beatsons were fairly numerous in Upper Eskdale, and In Ewesdale, and Wauchopedale. The name is also found in Berwick-on-Tweed as early as 1334." 1

Early Origins of the Beaty family

The surname Beaty was first found in Roxburghshire, where the name is a "well-known Border surname, commonly explained as a metronymic from Beatrice, but really from Bate or Baty, pet or diminutive forms of Bartholomew. (There was, however, a Gilbert fitz Beatrice of the county of Roxburghe who rendered homage for his lands in 1296 [to King Edward I of England], but of this name there is no further record). Beatties and Beatsons were fairly numerous in Upper Eskdale, and In Ewesdale, and Wauchopedale. The name is also found in Berwick-on-Tweed as early as 1334. The surname is also found early in the north, where we find John Betty admitted burgess of Aberdeen in 1473. Andrew Batie was burgess of Dumfries, 1567 and persons of the name of Batie were followers of the earl of Morton in 1585. William Baty was burgess of Moncrose in 1513, John Bety rendered to Exchequer the accounts of the same burgh in 1558, John Baty was prebendary of Lincloudane in 1565, Robert Bettie was burgess in Montrose 1635. " 1

Early History of the Beaty family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beaty research. Another 196 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1473, 1513, 1558, 1565, 1567, 1574, 1585, 1597, 1603, 1620, 1635, 1735, 1742, 1749, 1768, 1771, 1774, 1787, 1789, 1790, 1793, 1803, 1806, 1807, 1808, 1809, 1817, 1818, 1831, 1840, 1842, 1875 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Beaty History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Beaty Spelling Variations

A lack of rules and the tendency of scribes to spell according to the sound of the word plagued medieval spelling. Not surprisingly, an enormous number of spelling variations appeared. Beaty has been written Beattie, Beatty, Beaty, Beatie, Betay, Bety and others.

Early Notables of the Beaty family

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was Henry Beattie of Dysart; Robert Beattie of Montrose; William Beattie of Bervie; all of whom represented their Clan in Scottish Parliament. Later James Beattie (1735-1803), Scottish poet, is best remembered for his long poem "The Minstral"...
Another 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Beaty Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Beaty Ranking

In the United States, the name Beaty is the 2,413^rd most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 2

Migration of the Beaty family to Ireland

Some of the Beaty family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 270 words (19 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Beaty migration to the United States +

Many Scots crossed the Atlantic for North America hoping to escape poverty, as well as persecution. Much of their heritage was lost along the way and overtime. This century, however, Clan societies and highland games have allowed many ancestral Scots to recover their birthright. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Beaty arrived in North America very early:

Beaty Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

James Beaty, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1766
James Beaty, who arrived in Delaware in 1785

Beaty Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jonathan Beaty, who landed in South Carolina in 1807 3
John Beaty, who landed in New York, NY in 1812 3
Geo Beaty, who landed in New York, NY in 1812 3
Mary Beaty, who landed in New York, NY in 1812 3
Richard Beaty, who arrived in New York, NY in 1812 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Beaty migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Beaty Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Edward Beaty Jr., U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 4
Mr. Edward Beaty Sr., U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 4
Mr. Joseph Beaty U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 4
Mr. Polly Beaty U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 4
Mr. William Beaty U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 4

Beaty Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Hector Beaty, aged 25, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1833
Lydia Beaty, aged 29, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Salus" in 1833
Sarah Beaty, aged 21, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Trafalgar" from Galway, Ireland

Beaty migration to Australia +

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

Beaty Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Michael Beaty, aged 61, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Nugget" 5
Malachi Coleman Beaty, aged 23, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Lord Raglan" 6
Stephen Beaty, aged 17, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Gilmore"
Bridget Beaty, aged 13, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Storm Cloud"
Honora Beaty, aged 20, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Storm Cloud"
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Beaty 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:

Beaty Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

George Beaty, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Armstrong" in 1865
Elizabeth Beaty, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Armstrong" in 1865
Isabella Beaty, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Armstrong" in 1865
Alexander Beaty, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Armstrong" in 1865
Miss Elizabeth Beaty, (b. 1845), aged 20, British domestic servant travelling from London aboard the ship "Greyhound" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 7th May 1865 7
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Beaty (post 1700) +

Powhatan Beaty (1837-1916), American soldier and actor, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm
Zelmo Beaty (b. 1939), former American basketball player
William J. Beaty, American research engineer
Madisen Beaty (b. 1995), American teen actress based in the Los Angeles, California area
James A. Beaty Jr. (b. 1949), U.S. District Judge and former federal judicial nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Henry Warren Beaty (b. 1937), American actor better known as Warren Beatty
Shirley MacLean Beaty (b. 1934), American actor better known as Shirley MacLaine
Donald W. Beaty (1903-1979), American Republican politician, Member of South Dakota State Senate 1st District, 1943-48 8
David E. Beaty, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1876 8
Bruce F. Beaty, American politician, Mayor of Waukesha, Wisconsin, 1952 8
... (Another 18 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Beaty Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Lumen coeleste sequamur
Motto Translation: May we follow heavenly inspiration.

Citations +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
South Australian Register Tuesday 4th July 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nugget 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/nugget1854.shtml
South Australian Register Friday February 7th, 1856. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Lord Raglan 1856. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/lordraglan1856.shtml
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html