About Spate
The surname Spate is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "spate," meaning a sudden flood or rush of water. It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who lived near a river or stream that was prone to flooding or had experienced a significant flood event. The name Spate may also have been used metaphorically to describe someone with a lively or energetic personality.
The surname Spate is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spate 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 Spate is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Spate in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spate using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.