Summary

Surname Tate is of English origin and originally meant 'cheerful' or 'merry'. It can be traced back to medieval times and has a rich history associated with it.
There are
71058
Tates in the USA
Tate is the
467th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Tate

SharonTate

Sharon Tate was an American actress and model, known for her roles in films like 'Valley of the Dolls' and 'The Fearless Vampire Killers.' She was tragically murdered in 1969 by followers of Charles Manson.

LarenzTate

Larenz Tate is an American actor known for his performances in movies like 'Menace II Society' and 'Love Jones,' as well as TV shows like 'Power' and 'Rescue Me.'

TateTaylor

Tate Taylor is an American filmmaker and screenwriter, best known for directing the critically acclaimed film 'The Help' and 'Get on Up.'

CatherineTate

Catherine Tate is an English actress and comedian known for her sketch comedy series 'The Catherine Tate Show' and her role as Donna Noble in the TV series 'Doctor Who.'

SharonTate

Sharon Tate was an American actress and model, known for her roles in films like 'Valley of the Dolls' and 'The Fearless Vampire Killers.' She was tragically murdered in 1969 by followers of Charles Manson.

LarenzTate

Larenz Tate is an American actor known for his performances in movies like 'Menace II Society' and 'Love Jones,' as well as TV shows like 'Power' and 'Rescue Me.'

TateTaylor

Tate Taylor is an American filmmaker and screenwriter, best known for directing the critically acclaimed film 'The Help' and 'Get on Up.'

CatherineTate

Catherine Tate is an English actress and comedian known for her sketch comedy series 'The Catherine Tate Show' and her role as Donna Noble in the TV series 'Doctor Who.'

SharonTate

Sharon Tate was an American actress and model, known for her roles in films like 'Valley of the Dolls' and 'The Fearless Vampire Killers.' She was tragically murdered in 1969 by followers of Charles Manson.

LarenzTate

Larenz Tate is an American actor known for his performances in movies like 'Menace II Society' and 'Love Jones,' as well as TV shows like 'Power' and 'Rescue Me.'

Tate Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Tate' has English origins and is derived from the Old English word meaning 'cheerful' or 'pleasant.' It may have been a nickname for someone with a cheerful personality.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Tate' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in Southern states like Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. It is also present in the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Tate' include 'Tait' and 'Taitt.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Tate' may have been brought to the United States by English immigrants during colonial times, and has since been passed down through generations.