About Legate
The surname Legate is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "legate," which means "ambassador" or "deputy." It was originally used as a title for someone who acted as a representative or envoy, often in a diplomatic or ecclesiastical capacity. As a surname, Legate likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who held such a position or displayed qualities associated with diplomacy and representation.
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The surname Legate is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Legate 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 Legate in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Legate using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.