Definition of "Bates"

A surname originating as a patronymic.  examples

A number of places in the United States:

1. An unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas.  examples

2. An unincorporated community in New Berlin Township, Sangamon County, Illinois.  examples

3. A ghost town in Acme Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.  examples

4. A township in Iron County, Michigan.  examples

5. A hamlet in the town of Ellington, Chautauqua County, New York.  examples

6. An unincorporated community in Grant County, Oregon.  examples