Gati Surname History

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Italy

The surname Gati is derived from the Italian word "gatto," meaning "a cat." It was no doubt taken on as a surname after having been a nickname for someone who was in some way cat-like.

Early Origins of the Gati family

The surname Gati was first found in Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Gati family

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Gati Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gati, Gatti, Gatto, Gatta, La Gatto, Gattelli, Gattini, Gattoli, Gattolin, Gattulli, Gattullo, Gattai, Gattei, Gatteschi, Gatiglia, Gattuso, Del Gatto, Gattico, Gattinara, Gattic, Gattola and many more.

Early Notables of the Gati family

Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times was

Antonio Gati of Polermo, in 1905
Benedetto Gati from Licata, Sicily in 1902

Gati migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gati Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Gaspar Gati, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1892