About Frates
The surname Frates is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "frater," meaning "brother." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a close relationship with a religious brotherhood or was a member of a fraternity. The name Frates signifies a familial or social connection to a brotherhood or fraternity, reflecting the individual's association with such groups in the past.
The surname Frates is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frates 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 Frates is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Frates in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Frates using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.