TheNameDBChoate
DescriptiveMeaning
One who is whole, complete, or sound in health.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'chote' or Middle English 'choat', meaning whole or complete. The surname may have originally been a nickname for someone in good health or of sound mind.
About the Choate Surname
A descriptive surname based on a physical or health-related characteristic of an ancestor. The name has remained relatively uncommon throughout history.
Distribution
Found in England and North America, with notable presence in New England.
Notable Bearers
Rufus Choate (American lawyer and politician)