About Grates
The surname Grates is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gret," meaning "great" or "large." It is likely a nickname given to someone who was physically large or had a great personality. The surname Grates may also have originated as a variant spelling of the surname Greats, which has a similar meaning.
The surname Grates is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grates 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 Grates is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Grates in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grates using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.