About Yeates
The surname Yeates is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "yate," meaning "gate." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked at a gate or entrance. The name may also have been occupational, referring to a gatekeeper or someone who made gates. Overall, the surname Yeates signifies a connection to gates or entrances in some way.
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The surname Yeates is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yeates 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 Yeates is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yeates in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yeates using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.