Rates Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rates Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rates family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 4
Female Servant 4
Copper Miner 2
Miner 2
Coach Painter Journeyman 1
Apprentice 1
Cord Wainer 1
Cabinet Manufacturer 1
At The Miner 1
Coachman 1
Beer Seller 1
Shoe Maker 1
Male Servant 1
Carpenter 1
Cooper 1
Excavater 1
Gold Smith 1
Laundress 1
Milliner 1
Poulter 1
Woollen Cloth Worker 1
Mason 1
Labourer 1
Seythe Grinder 1
Card Maker 1

Rates Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Roots 40% 6,462
2 Artis 40% 2,345
3 Rootes 67% 1,027
4 Rates 100% 917
5 Artus 40% 610
6 Retes 80% 129
7 Reats 60% 121
8 Artes 60% 111
9 Reates 83% 106

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The surname Rates is the 4th most popular variant of Roots.

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