NORGATE
Norgate
Norgate is an English surname of Old Norse origins, commonly found in the region of East Anglia. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "norðr", meaning 'north', and "gata", meaning 'path' or 'way'. Therefore, the surname Norgate is thought to signify someone who lived near or on the northern path.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Norgate have been traced back to various locations in England, with notable concentrations in Norfolk and Suffolk. The Norgate family has been associated with occupations ranging from farmers to tradespeople, reflecting the diverse nature of English society through the centuries.
Over time, variations of the Norgate surname have emerged, including Norget and Norgatt, which may have been influenced by regional dialects or changes in pronunciation. Today, the surname Norgate is relatively uncommon but can still be found in genealogical records and local histories, providing a glimpse into the ancestral roots of families across the British Isles.
There are approximately 903 people named Norgate in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,995th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Norgate.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nick
- Paul
- Perry
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Hazel
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Susan
- Zoe