About Gately
The surname Gately is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gáibhtheachta, which means "descendant of Gáibhtheachta." The name Gáibhtheachta itself is derived from the word "gáibhtheach," meaning "captain" or "warrior." Therefore, the surname Gately is likely to have originated as a patronymic name for the descendants of a warrior or a leader.
The surname Gately is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gately based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gately in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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