Son of Bate (a diminutive of Bartholomew)
Bates is an English patronymic surname derived from Bate, a medieval diminutive of the biblical name Bartholomew. Bartholomew itself comes from the Aramaic 'bar-Talmay', meaning 'son of Talmai' or 'son of furrows', often associated with agriculture.
Less common today
Bates isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,295 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The infamous antagonist of Psycho · Psycho
The loyal valet John Bates · Downton Abbey
Former professional NHL player
