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 USATate is the
467th
most common last name in the USAHistorical 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.