The Surname

The surname Batxellí is a traditional Catalan surname originating in the eastern Pyrenees.

Etymology

Currently unknown. Possibly from Old Catalan or Occitan “bachelier” (student), or Basque “Behe” + “etxea” + “liho” (low house among the flax).

Spelling

Catalan IPA pronunciation: [bətʃəˈʎi]

Spelling	Earliest record
Batxallí	1600
Batxellí	1700
Batxelli	~1800
Batchelli	~1850