About Margate
The surname Margate is of English origin and is derived from the place name Margate, a coastal town in Kent, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "mere" meaning "sea" and "geat" meaning "gate" or "gap," referring to a gap in the cliffs where the sea flows through. Therefore, the surname Margate likely denotes someone who either hailed from or had some association with the town of Margate.
The surname Margate is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Margate 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 Margate in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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