Mate Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Mate Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Mate family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 20
Agricultural Labourer 6
Independent 6
Male Servant 6
Blacksmith 4
Pupil 3
Farmer 3
Labourer 3
Apprentice 3
Carpet Weaver 3
Woollen Carder 3
Joiner Apprentice 2
Collier 2
Waterman 2
Glazier 1
Carter 1
Spinner 1
Midwife 1
Policman 1
Sadler 1
Tallow Chandler 1
Grocer Apprentice 1
Gun Maker 1
Agricultural Labour 1
White Smith 1

Mate Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Moat 50% 3,912
2 Mate 100% 2,108
3 Moate 80% 1,754
4 Mote 75% 1,419
5 Mite 75% 297
6 Mouat 40% 296
7 Meat 50% 255
8 Moot 25% 234
9 Mute 75% 212
10 Meet 25% 179
11 Amato 60% 108

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The surname Mate is the 2nd most popular variant of Moat.

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