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![Show Contents]() Abbate History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Abbate, comes from the Old English word "abbod," which in turn comes from a Latin and a Greek root, and means "priest." The celibacy of the clergy makes it unlikely that this name is actually an occupational name for a priest, but rather was likely a name first used by someone who employed by the church, or someone thought to resemble an abbot in some way. Early Origins of the Abbate familyThe surname Abbate was first found in the counties of Oxfordshire, Huntingdon, Bedfordshire and Cambridge from very ancient times, before the Norman Conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Abbate familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Abbate research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1306, 1577, 1611 and 1912 are included under the topic Early Abbate History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Abbate Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Abbott, Abbot, Abbotts, Abbett, Abbet, Abott and others. Early Notables of the Abbate familyMore information is included under the topic Early Abbate Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Abbate RankingIn the United States, the name Abbate is the 7,560th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Abbate family to Ireland
Some of the Abbate family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Abbate Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Antonio Abbate, who arrived in New York, NY in 1893
- Bemigia Abbate, who settled in New York, NY in 1893
| Contemporary Notables of the name Abbate (post 1700) | + |
- Jon Abbate (b. 1985), American football fullback
- Peter Abbate Jr. (b. 1949), American Representative for District 49 in the New York State Assembly
- Peter J. Abbate Jr. (b. 1949), American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Assembly 49th District, 1987-; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000, 2008 2
- Mario Abbate (1927-1981), Italian singer, famous as an exponent of Neapolitan songs
- Lirio Abbate (b. 1971), Italian journalist and correspondent in Sicily
- Janet Abbate, American author of the book "Inventing the Internet"
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Deo patria amicis
Motto Translation: A friend to God and my country.
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Abbate migration to the United States 
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