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
Scholar 11
Agricultural Labourer 7
House Servant 5
Stone Mason 4
Clay Cutter 3
Farm Labourer 3
Pauper 2
Cotton Piecer 2
Laundress 2
Mechanic Apprentice 2
Oil Miller 2
Servant 1
Railway Contract 1
Annuitant 1
Clark 1
Cotton Batter 1
Dress Lace Maker 1
Dress Maker 1
Hand Loom Wearer 1
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 1
Shop Keeper 1
Retired Parish Relief 1
Baker 1
Nursemaid 1
Cook 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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