Batu History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Batu

What does the name Batu mean?

From the historical and enchanting region of France emerged a multitude of notable family names, including that of the distinguished Batu family. Originally, the people in this region went by one (personal) name. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. These names then began to become "fixed" or hereditary between the generations. One of the types of names adopted as surnames were those derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name, and generally reflected some physical characteristics or other attribute of the first person that used the name. The Batu surname derives from the Old French word "bataille" from Latin "battualia" both meaning "battle," and as such was likely originally a nickname for a combative or violent person.

Early Origins of the Batu family

The surname Batu was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where this esteemed family has held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Batu family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Batu research. Another 204 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1396, 1490, 1553, 1575, 1630, 1646, 1701 and 1775 are included under the topic Early Batu History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Batu Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bataille, Batailles, Bataile, Batailes, Battaille, Battailles, Battaile, Battailes, Batayles, Bataylles, Batayle, Bataylle, Battayles, Battaylles, Battayle, Battaylle, de Bataille and many more.

Early Notables of the Batu family

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Migration of the Batu family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Aime Bataille settled in New Orleans in 1822; Francois Bataille settled in Louisiana in 1719.

Contemporary Notables of the name Batu (post 1700) +

Marius Batu (1959-2024), Romanian folk singer
Inal Batu (1936-2013), Turkish diplomat, politician and member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey
Jennifer Batu Bawsita (b. 1993), Franco-Congolese athlete, who specializes in the hammer throw
Pelin Batu (b. 1978), Turkish author, actress, historian, and television personality

The Batu 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: Ex bello pax
Motto Translation: Of war and peace