Surname Batmaz - Meaning and Origin

Batmaz: What does the surname Batmaz mean?

The last name Batmaz is of Turkish origin and is derived from the Turkish word “batma,” meaning “a person who shows respect and good will to obtain favor from superiors or to be obedient.” Historically, the name was thought to have come from the Ottoman Empire, however, recent evidence suggests that it originated in the Caucasus Mountains, which were part of the former Soviet Union.

Batmaz is believed to be a patronymic name, which is a surname derived from the given name of the father. This type of surname is still very common in the Turkish culture and is derived from the name of a known ancestor, usually the father or grandparent.

Although the literal translation of Batmaz is "respected one," it carries a stronger connotation of showing humility to those of higher societal status in order to gain favor. For example, the village leader was always referred to as "Batmaz" in the Ottoman Empire, and when people came in contact with him, they were expected to show respect in order to receive good will and recognition from their leader.

At the present time, the Batmaz surname is common in the regions of Turkey and the former Soviet Union, although it is not widely known or used outside of these areas. Individuals who carry the last name of Batmaz often carry a sense of pride and honor in their ancestry and are known for their strong personal values of respect and humility towards others.

Batmaz: Where does the name Batmaz come from?

The surname Batmaz is believed to have Turkish origins and is most commonly found today in parts of Turkey. The name is derived from the archaic Turkish term "Ibrahim agha," which translates to "Lord Abraham." It is sometimes spelled "Bamti" in everyday use. According to records, the Batmaz family is believed to have originated in the province of Sakarya, roughly 65 miles from Istanbul.

The surname Batmaz is also reported to have been found in smaller concentrations in other countries of the Middle East, Central Asia and the Balkans. However, there are fewer records to support this.

The majority of people with the last name Batmaz are believed to live in Istanbul and in the provinces around it, but there are quite a few living in other provinces around Turkey, as well. Estimates suggest that the number of people with this surname living in Turkey today is anywhere from 7,000 to 10,000.

Due to the spread of Turkish immigrants around the world, an increasing number of people with the last name Batmaz can be found living in countries across Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. Although the prevalence of the name is still quite low in comparison to other last names in those countries, it is possible to find people with this surname elsewhere in the world.

Variations of the surname Batmaz

The surname Batmaz has many variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin. The most common variation is Batmaz. Other forms of the surname include Bätmäs, Bätmas, Batmaiz, Batmas, Battmas, Batmasz, and Bätmäz.

The surname has Greek origin and is thought to be derived from "bathmazo'' which translates to "step". It is used to describe individuals who would walk with a pronounced heel or step. It can also be associated with “bathos” which means "depth" or "lift".

The surname Batmaz has Turkish roots and may be a variation of the surname Badmash which is derived from two Persian words “bad” and “mash”, which together translates to “one who does bad things”.

In the Arabic language, the name Batmaz may possess the meaning “son of the wise one” or “son of the leader” as the name has similarity to the Arabic words “batin” meaning wise and “maz” meaning prince or leader.

In countries that use the Cyrillic alphabet the name is spelled ‘Батмаз’. It may be derived from the Turkic words ‘batam’ meaning a kind of hatchet or axe, and ‘icsim’ meaning to pierce.

In China, the surname may appear as Bu Tama, which is the Mandarin Chinese version of the surname.

Regardless of its origin, the surname Batmaz is widely used throughout the world, especially in the Mediterranean region where immigration and relocation were common in the past.

Famous people with the name Batmaz

• İbrahim Batmaz (Turkish actor).
• Kerim Batmaz (Turkish judoka).
• Güven Batmaz (Turkish footballer).
• Hasan Batmaz (Turkish wrestler).
• Erkan Batmaz (Turkish footballer).
• Zeki Batmaz (Turkish voice actor).
• Mustafa Batmaz (Turkish actor).
• Abdülkadir Batmaz (Turkish footballer).
• Ahmet Batmaz (Turkish musician).
• Can Batmaz (Turkish actor).
• Burak Batmaz (Turkish footballer).
• Gökhan Batmaz (Turkish filmmaker).
• Bülent Batmaz (Turkish singer).
• İskender Batmaz (Turkish musician).
• Tolga Batmaz (Turkish actor).
• Feyruz Batmaz (Turkish photographer).
• Sevilay Batmaz (Turkish politician).
• Cem Batmaz (Turkish actor).
• Batuhan Batmaz (Turkish actor).
• Gamze Batmaz (Turkish judo competitor).

Other surnames

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