Bates
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English
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".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /beɪts/
- Homophones: baits, bates
Proper noun
Bates
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
- A number of places in the United States:
- An unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas.
- An unincorporated community in New Berlin Township, Sangamon County, Illinois.
- A ghost town in Acme Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
- A township in Iron County, Michigan.
- A hamlet in the town of Ellington, Chautauqua County, New York.
- An unincorporated community in Grant County, Oregon.