Gate Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gate Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gate family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 44
Female Servant 27
Independent 19
Labourer 17
Farmer 13
Male Servant 12
Joiner 5
Carpenter 5
Laundress 4
School Boy 4
Butcher 3
Apprentice 3
Dress Maker 3
Porter 3
Cotton Weaver Journeyman 2
Independant 2
Baker 2
Gardener 2
Blacksmith 2
Brick Layer 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Smith 2
Hawker 2
Shoe Maker 2
Farm Servant 2

Gate Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gate 100% 7,434
2 Agate 80% 3,592
3 Gait 50% 1,588
4 Goat 50% 1,129
5 Gaut 50% 722
6 Guite 60% 571
7 Goate 80% 557
8 Gout 25% 345
9 Geat 50% 257
10 Gouite 50% 222
11 Gaite 80% 169

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The surname Gate is the most popular version of all its varients

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