KEATE
Keate
Keate is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Cyta," which means "kite," and the following surname suffix "-t." Over time, this evolved into the surname Keate.
The Keate surname has an established presence in British history and genealogy. Notable individuals bearing the surname include notable figures in various fields, such as academics, writers, or public figures. The name has regional variations in spelling, such as Keat, Keet, or Keetes.
The name Keate is most commonly found in England, particularly in regions like Kent, Devon, Dorset, and Somerset. Like many surnames, the distribution and prominence of the Keate surname have been influenced by historical events, such as migrations, social mobility, and changes in naming practices.
Today, the surname Keate continues to be borne by individuals across the UK and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy. It remains a reminder of the linguistic and historical origins of personal names and the diverse heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 106 people named Keate in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Keate.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- Christopher
Female
- Njl
- Ym
Similar and related surnames
- Keat
- Keates
- Keats
- Keet
- Cate
- Kaate
- Kait
- Kaitt
- Kat
- Kate
- Kates
- Katey
- Katie
- Katt
- Katte
- Kayte
- Keath
- Keatt
- Keattey
- Keatts
- Keaty
- Keetes
- Keets
- Keit
- Keites
- Keitt
- Ket
- Keta
- Keto
- Kets
- Kett
- Kette
- Kettey
- Ketz
- Keyt
- Keyte
- Keytes
- Khat
- Kiet
- Cade
- Cates
- Catt
- Coade
- Codd
- Coyte
- Gatt
- Ghedia
- Good
- Goode
- Gott
- Guidi
- Katz
- Keight
- Kidd
- Kite
- Kitt
- Kydd
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.