There are
602
Vaters in the USA
Vater is the
37076th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vater

HeinrichVater

Heinrich Vater was a German theologian and orientalist known for his work in Hebrew and Arabic studies.

CharlesF.

Charles F. Vater was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Buffalo, New York in the 1860s.

FritzVater

Fritz Vater was a German painter and graphic artist known for his expressionist style.

WalterP.

Walter P. Vater was an American businessman and philanthropist who was an early supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.

KarlVater

Karl Vater was a German mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and algebraic geometry.

HansVater

Hans Vater was a German boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

ErnstVater

Ernst Vater was a German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

PeterVater

Peter Vater is a German footballer who has played for several professional clubs in Germany.

RudolfVater

Rudolf Vater was a German footballer who played as a goalkeeper for the national team in the 1950s.

OttoVater

Otto Vater was a German politician who served as the mayor of Halle from 1910 to 1931.

Vater Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vater' is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'vater', meaning 'father'. It was likely used as a surname to denote paternity or to distinguish someone as a father.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vater' is most commonly found in Germany, where it originated. It may also be found in other German-speaking countries and regions, as well as among German immigrant communities worldwide.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vater' include 'Vader', 'Vetter', 'Pater', 'Watter', 'Vetterman', 'Catter', 'Witter', 'Vever', and 'Vetterlein'.
Migration and ImmigrationIndividuals with the surname 'Vater' may have migrated or emigrated from Germany to other countries for various reasons, such as economic opportunities or political circumstances.