Kates

Kates Meaning & Origin

About Kates
The surname Kates is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Kate," a diminutive of Katherine. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Kate. Over time, the surname Kates has become a distinct family name, passed down through generations, and is now borne by individuals unrelated to the original namesake.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kates is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kates: 4,574
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7284
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kates 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 Kates is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/keɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kates in Braille

Here's how to represent Kates in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kates in braille

How to sign the name Kates using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kates using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kates in sign language

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