About Floate
The surname Floate is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "flote," meaning "a raft" or "a floating vessel." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with rafts or boats. The name may also have been given to someone who had a buoyant or carefree personality. Overall, the surname Floate signifies a connection to water or a characteristic associated with floating or buoyancy.
The surname Floate is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Floate 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 Floate is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Floate in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Floate using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.