Bates

See also: bates, batés, bâtés, and bâtes

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Etymology

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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Bates

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
  2. A number of places in the United States:
    1. An unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas.
    2. An unincorporated community in New Berlin Township, Sangamon County, Illinois.
    3. A ghost town in Acme Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
    4. A township in Iron County, Michigan.
    5. A hamlet in the town of Ellington, Chautauqua County, New York.
    6. An unincorporated community in Grant County, Oregon.

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