| ![Show Contents]() Abate History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Abate is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a name for someone who worked as a superior of a monastery, an Abbot. The name Abate may also be a nickname applied to someone who played the part of an abbot in a medieval pageant, or to a person thought to be particularly pious and devout. 1 Early Origins of the Abate familyThe surname Abate was first found in the counties of Oxfordshire, Huntingdon, Bedfordshire and Cambridge from very ancient times. The family was in this area before the Norman Conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy in 1066 AD. Alfwoldus Abbas (1111-1117) is one such example of a man who was a holder of the monasterial office of Abbot. It is also assumed that the name may have been a source of several more surnames at a later date. Walter Abbott was recorded in the year 1200, in the City of London. 1 Walter Abat was recorded in The Assize Rolls for Yorkshire in 1219. Peter le Abbot (the Abbot) of Essex is documented in the records of the Hornchurch priory, and is also mention of Ralph Abbod in the Assize Rolls for Somerset in 1272. 2 The Abbotson and Abotson variants date back to 1200 when Walter Abbottson was recorded in London at that time. 2 Early History of the Abate familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Abate research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1306, 1379, 1560, 1562, 1565, 1577, 1588, 1603, 1612, 1617, 1623, 1633, 1642, 1648, 1662, 1720 and 1912 are included under the topic Early Abate History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Abate Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Abate are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Abate include: Abbott, Abbot, Abbotts, Abbett, Abbet, Abott and others. Early Notables of the Abate familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Sir Maurice or Morris Abbot (1565-1642), was an eminent merchant, Governor of the East India Company, and Lord Mayor of London, the fifth and youngest son of Maurice Abbot, a clothworker of Guildford. George Abbot (1562-1633), Archbishop of Canterbury, the fourth Chancellor of Trinity College, Dublin, between 1612 and 1633. He was one of the translators of the Bible. "His father, Maurice Abbot, was a clothworker of the town. Abbot's parents were staunch Protestants; they had first 'embraced the truth of the Gospel in King Edward's days, and were persecuted for it in...
Another 142 words (10 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Abate Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Abate RankingIn the United States, the name Abate is the 15,286th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3  Migration of the Abate family to Ireland
Some of the Abate 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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Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Abate or a variant listed above:
Abate Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Giovanni Abate, aged 31, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Blank" in 1872 4
- Alessandro Abate, aged 22, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Wyoming" in 1874 4
- Giov Ang Abate, aged 37, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Alesia" in 1875 4
- Francesco Abate, aged 10, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "SS Nederland" in 1879 4
- Giovanni Abate, aged 25, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "SS Nederland" in 1879 4
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Abate Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Michele Abate, Italian settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Sydney" in 1952 5
- Michele Abate, Italian settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Sydney" in 1952 5
- Palma Abate, settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Surriento" in 1953 5
- Palma Abate, settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Surriento" in 1953 5
- Carmelo Abate, settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Surriento" in 1953 5
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Abate (post 1700) | + |
- Greg Abate (b. 1947), American jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer, and arranger
- Thomas Joseph Abate III (b. 1978), American musician, also known as Poverty, a singer, songwriter, hip-hop artist, film director, composer and actor in Los Angeles, California.
- Joseph F. Abate, American Republican politician, Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1972 6
- Joe Abate, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008 6
- Frank G. Abate, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 12th District, 1992 6
- Catherine M. Abate (b. 1947), American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Senate 27th District, 1995-98 6
- Rosa Silvana Abate (b. 1963), Italian politician who has been a Senator from Calabria for the Five Star Movement since 2018
- Marco Abate (b. 1962), Italian mathematician
- Giovanni Abate (b. 1981), Italian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Flaminia Civita Castellana
- Emanuele Abate (b. 1985), Italian athlete competing in the 110 metres hurdles
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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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