TheNameDBBatelle
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from Old French 'bataille' meaning battle.
Etymology
From the Old French word 'bataille' referring to battle or combat, possibly indicating a warrior or someone associated with military service. This may also be a metonymic occupational name for a military officer or commander.
About the Batelle Surname
An occupational surname likely referring to a warrior, soldier, or military official in medieval France. The name reflects the martial vocabulary of the medieval period.
Distribution
Found primarily in France and among French diaspora communities.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical records