About Gaters
The surname Gaters is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name "gater," meaning "one who made or repaired gates." It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of gate-making or were responsible for maintaining gates. Over time, the name Gaters became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, signifying a family's association with this particular occupation.
The surname Gaters is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaters 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 Gaters is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gaters in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gaters using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.