Batey /ˈbeɪteɪ/ is a surname of British origin, which may have multiple meanings. The name Batey can be a diminutive of the name Bartholomew.[1] Alternatively, Batey may be an occupational surname for a boatman or fisherman, deriving from the Old English 'bāt' and the suffix '-ey', which loosely means "small boat".[2] Related surnames include Bateman, Bates, and Bate. The name Batey may refer to:
- Bob Batey (1912–1988), English football player
- Derek Batey (1928–2013), British television presenter
- Joey Batey (born 1989), English actor and musician
- Joseph Batey (1867–1949), British politician
- Keith Batey (1919–2010), British codebreaker
- Kelvin Batey (born 1981), British BMX racer
- Mavis Batey (1921–2013), British codebreaker
- Peter Batey (born 1958), British businessman
- Peter Batey (director) (1933–2019) Australian actor and director
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Batey Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
- ^ House of Names. "Batey Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name History", Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
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