About Thate
The surname Thate is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tate," meaning "father." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or respect, such as a village elder or a religious figure. Over time, the surname Thate has evolved and spread to different regions, carrying its original meaning of "father" or "leader" with it.
The surname Thate is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thate 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 Thate is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thate in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thate using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.