About Rates
The surname Rates is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ræt," meaning "rat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rat, such as being cunning or quick-witted. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with rats, such as a rat-infested area or a rat-catching profession. The surname Rates is relatively rare and may have variations in spelling, such as Rats or Ratte.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rates 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 Rates in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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