Gater Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gater Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gater family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 27
Female Servant 20
Potter 20
Independent 16
Male Servant 12
Labourer 10
Tailor 8
Farmer 6
Potter Apprentice 5
Carpenter 4
Collier 4
Wood Cutter 4
Dress Maker 3
Butcher 3
Potting Business 3
Grocer 2
Agricultural Lab 2
Weaver 2
Brass Founder 2
Cook 2
Shoe Maker 2
Potter Journeyman 2
Pottery Painter & Journeyman 2
Glass Dealer 1
Pottery Burnisher & Journeyman 1

Gater Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gater 100% 6,448
2 Goater 83% 2,595
3 Gatter 83% 774
4 Geater 83% 613
5 Gayter 83% 576
6 Gaiter 83% 435
7 Gautier 71% 274
8 Gaytor 67% 129

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

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