Pate

Meaning

A person with a bald or round head, or one who lived at a gate.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'pate,' meaning the crown of the head or a gate. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive head or as a topographic name for someone living near a gate.

About the Pate Surname

Pate is a relatively common English surname with dual possible origins as either a descriptive nickname or a topographic reference. The name has maintained steady presence in English-speaking regions since medieval times.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and the United States.

Notable Bearers

Jonas Pate (television producer), Michael Pate (actor)

People with the Pate Surname