Abate History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Abate, 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 Abate family

The surname Abate 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 Abate family

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Abate Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Abbott, Abbot, Abbotts, Abbett, Abbet, Abott and others.

Early Notables of the Abate family

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Abate Ranking

In the United States, the name Abate is the 15,286^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

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.

Abate migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

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 2
Alessandro Abate, aged 22, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Wyoming" in 1874 2
Giov Ang Abate, aged 37, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Alesia" in 1875 2
Francesco Abate, aged 10, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "SS Nederland" in 1879 2
Giovanni Abate, aged 25, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "SS Nederland" in 1879 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Abate Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Michele Abate, Italian settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Sydney" in 1952 3
Michele Abate, Italian settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Sydney" in 1952 3
Palma Abate, settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Surriento" in 1953 3
Palma Abate, settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Surriento" in 1953 3
Carmelo Abate, settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Surriento" in 1953 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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 4
Joe Abate, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008 4
Frank G. Abate, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 12th District, 1992 4
Catherine M. Abate (b. 1947), American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Senate 27th District, 1995-98 4
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
... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Abate Motto +

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.

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Records Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=9255624&S=6&N=9&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=9255624&T=P&S=1
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, September 30) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html