About Thorngate
The surname Thorngate is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "thorn" and "gate." The name likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or by a gate surrounded by thorny bushes or hedges. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being protective or defensive, like a thorny gate. Overall, the surname Thorngate signifies a connection to a physical location or a characteristic related to thorny bushes or gates.
The surname Thorngate is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thorngate 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 Thorngate is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thorngate in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thorngate using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.