Redgate

The surname Redgate is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "read", meaning red, and "geat", meaning gate. As such, the name Redgate likely originally denoted someone who lived near a prominent red gate or in a place named after such a gate.

The surname Redgate has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Redgat, Redgatt, and Redgates. The name is most commonly found in the counties of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk in East Anglia, England.

Individuals bearing the surname Redgate have made significant contributions to various fields, including academics, the arts, and sports. The name has also been associated with notable landmarks, businesses, and institutions.

Today, the surname Redgate remains a distinctive and historically rich name that serves as a reminder of England's cultural and linguistic heritage.

There are approximately 610 people named Redgate in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Redgate.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • Jamie
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Steven

Female

  • Amanda
  • Anita
  • Deborah
  • Emma
  • Jane
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Kathleen
  • Mary
  • Rebecca
  • Sally
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Valerie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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