About Gatehouse
The surname Gatehouse is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English term "gatehous," which refers to a building or structure located near a gate. It was often used to describe a house or dwelling situated by the entrance of a town or castle. The name Gatehouse likely originated as a topographic or occupational surname, given to someone who lived or worked in such a building. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Gatehouse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gatehouse 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 Gatehouse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gatehouse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gatehouse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.