Batman is a surname of English origin. It originates from Saint Bartholomew and means "a friend or servant of Bart." Similar names Bateman, Baitman and Battman have the same origin.[1] The similar name Bathemans is recorded as early as 1222.[2] The name has no connection to the mammal or the fictional superhero.

People with the name

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  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Coates, Richard; McClure, Peter (17 November 2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press. p. 163. ISBN 9780192527479. Retrieved 25 June 2020 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Batman". The internet surname database. Retrieved April 12, 2015.