COLEGATE
Colegate
Colegate is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "col" meaning "coal" and "geat" meaning "gate". The surname may have originally referred to a residence near a coal gate or a coal mine.
The Colegate family name is most commonly found in the south of England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Colgate, Coldgate, and Cogate.
Notable individuals with the surname Colegate include British author and historian William Colegate, who is known for his works on British medieval history. The surname has also been associated with scholars, farmers, and professionals throughout British history.
Today, the surname Colegate continues to be borne by individuals in the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the rich heritage and ancestral roots of the British people.
There are approximately 631 people named Colegate in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Colegate.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Chris
- Christopher
- Cj
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Timothy
Female
- Emily
- Emma
- Julie
- Katie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Shirley
- Susan
- Wendy