About Pate
The surname Pate is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "pate," meaning "head," and could have been a nickname for someone with a large or prominent head. Alternatively, it could have been a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of hats, as "pate" was also used to refer to a hat in medieval times. The surname Pate may also have originated as a variant of the personal name Patrick, derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "noble." Overall, the surname Pate is likely to have different origins and meanings depending on the specific family or region.
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