About Gate
The surname Gate is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "geat," meaning "gate" or "door." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a gate or entrance. The name may have also been given to someone who was responsible for maintaining or guarding a gate. Overall, the surname Gate is associated with the occupation or location of a gatekeeper.
The surname Gate is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gate 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 Gate is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gate in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gate using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.