Gatte

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Meaning

A surname possibly derived from a gate or passage, or from a personal name.

Etymology

The surname may derive from Old English or Old French 'gat' or 'gate' (gate or passage), or it may be a shortened form of a longer surname. The exact origin is uncertain due to limited historical documentation.

About the Gatte Surname

An obscure surname of uncertain origin, possibly topographic in nature. Limited historical documentation makes definitive etymology difficult to establish.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname
Rare Common

Rare surname with limited documented distribution, found in England and possibly France.

Gatte Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Gatte Surname