Scates

The surname Scates is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Scott, which itself comes from the Old English word "Scottas," meaning an inhabitant of Scotland. The name likely originated as a nickname for a Scottish person who had moved to England.

The Scates family name is recorded in various forms across historical documents, including Scate, Skates, and Skeets. Early instances of the surname can be found in parish records dating back to the 16th century in different regions of England.

Over the centuries, the Scates surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with individuals bearing the name establishing themselves in different professions and walks of life.

Today, individuals with the surname Scates can be found across the United Kingdom, the United States, and other English-speaking countries, contributing to diverse fields and carrying on the legacy of their ancestral name.

There are approximately 302 people named Scates in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Scates.

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

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • David
  • George
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Ronald
  • Stephen
  • Steven
  • Stuart

Female

  • Christine
  • Deborah
  • Debra
  • Dl
  • Jane
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Natalie
  • Sarah
  • Tara

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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