Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Italian
Other Forms FormsBattistell, Battistello, Battiston, Batistuta, Battisti, Battista, Battistelli, Battistoni, Battistini, Battistone, Battisto, Battistino, Battistetti
Meaning & History
Derived from a diminutive form of the given name Battista, usually given in honour of Saint John the Baptist.