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. The similar name Bathemans is recorded as early as 1222. The name has no connection to the

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or the fictional superhero.

People with the name

* Stephen Batman (fl. 1534–1584), English translator and author *

John Batman John Batman (21 January 18016 May 1839) was an Australian grazier, entrepreneur and explorer. He is best known for his role in the founding of Melbourne. Born and raised in the then-British colony of New South Wales, Batman settled in Van Die ...

(1801–1839), one of the founders of Melbourne, Australia *

Ira Coleman Batman Ira Coleman Batman (January 20, 1862 – April 10, 1934) was an American jurist and politician. He was a member of the Indiana state legislature and was a judge of the Indiana Appellate Court from 1916 to 1924. The historic Batman House in Blo ...

(1862–1934), American jurist and politician *

Daniel Batman Daniel Batman (20 March 1981 – 26 June 2012) was an Australian sprinter. He was the Australian national men's 200-metres champion in 2005 and 2008. He competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and his best international achievement was a si ...

(1981–2012), Australian sprinter *

Fereydoon Batmanghelidj Fereydoon Batmanghelidj (1930 or 1931 – 15 November 2004) was an Iranian doctor and writer. He is best known for believing increased water consumption is the cure for most disease, which is considered quackery by medical experts. Life and famil ...

(1931–2004), known as Dr. Batman, advocate of water as a cure-all

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People with the name

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