So I posted This little gem to my facebook ( Read more... )

For those who aren't familiar with Reaney and Wilson it is titled A Dictionary of English Surnames. I use it both for heraldry and when I write.

So under the heading Bateman I found the sub headings Baitman, Batman and Battman. It seems to be used as a Christian name with the spelling Bathemanus de Staunford in 1222, Bateman le Keu 1267, Batman ( Read more... )

I know this is a little late but I had a fabulous weekend and for once I remmebered the digital camera so y'all get pic spam.
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