DENGATE
Dengate
The surname Dengate is of English origin, specifically located in the southeast region of England. It is a toponymic surname derived from the Old English words "Dene," which means valley, and "gāt," which means gate or road. Therefore, Dengate can be translated to mean "gate to the valley" or "valley gate."
The Dengate family name is believed to have originated in Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, where the landscape is characterised by valleys and hills. The surname may have been given to a person who lived near a gate that led to a valley, or who resided in a valley where their house was identifiable by a gate.
The first recorded instance of the Dengate surname dates back to the early 17th century, specifically in the parish of East Sutton in Kent. Over time, the family name spread to other parts of England and beyond, as individuals migrated and settled in new territories.
Today, individuals with the surname Dengate can be found across the United Kingdom and in other countries, particularly in former British colonies. The name may have undergone variations in spelling over the centuries as families moved and adapted to new environments.
As with many surnames, the origin of the Dengate name provides a glimpse into the geographic and historical context of the family's heritage. Researching one's family history can uncover fascinating stories and connections to the past for those bearing the Dengate surname.
There are approximately 276 people named Dengate in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Dengate.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Giles
- Lawrence
- Mark
- Neil
- Paul
- Robert
- Sam
- Samuel
Female
- Carol
- Emma
- Jane
- Joyce
- Karen
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Stella
- Susan
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