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![Show Contents]() Abate History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Abate familyThe surname Abate was first found in Modena (Etruscan: Mutna; Latin: Mutina; Modenese: Mòdna). 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 was in itself a family honor. The name may have come from the Italian word Abate, which was the name given to the head of the monks of a monastery. In this case, the word is used here in a figurative sense, to refer to the head of a feast or the person who conducts a ball. Saint Adamo Abate (c. 990-1060) was an Italian medieval Benedictine abbot, a promoter of the unification of the Southern populations in Italy under Roger II of Sicily. The name Abbate originated in Milano and relocated to Messina, where they were endowed with the title of barons of Ucria and Marquis of Longarini. Sant'Alberto Frate Carmelitano (Saint Albert of the Carmelites Friars), belonged to this family. The family from Florence deserve particular mention, as one of the oldest and best established families of Italy. The poet Dante mentioned one Bocca degli Abati in the XXXII canto of the Inferno. One branch was found in Messina. They held the titles of Barons of Ucria, March and Longarini and originally came from Milan and spread all over Italy, with some lines in Messina, Catania and Monte San Giuliano. Early History of the Abate familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Abate research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1509, 1520, 1571, 1640, 1667, 1684 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Abate History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Abate Spelling VariationsIn comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Abate include Abbati, Abati, Abeyti, Abeyta, Abbeyti, Abbiati, Abbate and many more. Early Notables of the Abate familyAnother 39 words (3 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. 1
 Abate migration to the United States | + |
A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Abate:
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
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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 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
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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 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
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