Kates Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Kates Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Kates family

Profession Census Frequency
General Labourer 6
Dress Maker 5
Waterproof Garment Maker 3
Match Factory 3
Domestic 2
Laundress 2
House Keeper 2
Housemaid Domestic 2
Laundress Wash 2
Coach Porter 2
Living On Own Means 2
Newsagents Shop Assistant 2
Copper Fitter 1
Grocer Carter 1
Joiner 1
Nurse 1
Under Nurse Domestic 1
Carpenter 1
Clerk Margarine Factory 1
Printer's Apprentice 1
Brick Carrier 1
Fireman At Kilns 1
Iron Welder Puddler 1
Sweet Seller Baker 1
Colly Labourer C Below 1

Kates Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Keates 83% 6,986
2 Cates 80% 5,304
3 Keats 60% 3,967
4 Kates 100% 1,414
5 Keites 67% 121
6 Keets 40% 101

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The surname Kates is the 4th most popular variant of Keates.

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