Batys History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Batys

What does the name Batys mean?

The surname Batys is of nickname derivation. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old German word batz, meaning mound or pile. Colloquially, it referred to a mound of gold, and eventually came to be used to refer the coins of gold of which the pile was made. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames could refer either directly or indirectly to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character.

Early Origins of the Batys family

The surname Batys was first found in Swabia, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Chronicles first mention Cuntz Batze of the village Waiblingen just outside Stuttgart in the year 1350. Originally the word Batz meant a mound or pile, as in "a mound of gold," but later it came to mean the coins themselves. Some sources suggest the family came out of Brittany in France around 1307, and after the Reformation turned protestant and moved into Sweden where they took on the variation Battus. Carl von Batz (b.1769,) was the first to take on again the ancient name Batz.

Early History of the Batys family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Batys research. Another 122 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1769, 1830, 1833 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Batys History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Batys Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Batz, Batsz, Batzz, Batts, Battz, Battze and many more.

Early Notables of the Batys family

Carl von Batz (b.1769), the Swedish-Pomeranian advisor at the parliament at Regensburg, who was the first to take on again the ancient name Batz. Of his descendants...
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Migration of the Batys family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Batz, age 37; arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1840; Johan Georg Batz came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1749; Michael Batz settled in Philadelphia in 1746..

The Batys 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: Non temere ast strenue
Motto Translation: Not random, but with vigor