About Colgate
The surname Colgate is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "col" meaning "charcoal" and "gāt" meaning "gate." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a charcoal-burning gate or a gate leading to a charcoal-burning area. Over time, the surname Colgate has become associated with the famous American brand of oral hygiene products, as it was the name of the company's founder, William Colgate.
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The surname Colgate is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colgate based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Colgate is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Colgate in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Colgate using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.