Find out how popular the last name Audate is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Audate.

Audate, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Audate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Audate in America

Audate is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Audate surname appeared 141 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Audate.

The history of the last name Audate

The surname AUDATE originates from the Normandy region of northern France, where it first appeared in the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French words "aud" meaning "bold" and "ate" meaning "battle," suggesting the name may have been initially bestowed upon a fearless or courageous warrior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AUDATE name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. It mentions a landowner named Odo AUDATE who held estates in Hampshire.

During the 12th century, the name AUDATE began to spread across various regions of England, with records showing individuals bearing this surname residing in counties such as Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. The spelling variations during this period included AUDETTE, AUDETT, and AUWDETT.

A notable figure in history with the AUDATE surname was Sir Robert AUDATE, a 13th-century English knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was born in 1265 and died in 1314 at the Battle of Bannockburn.

In the 15th century, a branch of the AUDATE family settled in the village of Audateshall, located in Suffolk, England. This place name likely derived from their surname, and it was occasionally used as an alternative spelling for the family name during this period.

Another prominent individual bearing the AUDATE surname was Elizabeth AUDATE (1545-1620), a renowned English merchant and philanthropist who amassed a considerable fortune through her trading ventures. She was known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting various charitable causes in London.

During the 17th century, the AUDATE name gained further recognition with the birth of Sir Thomas AUDATE (1610-1679), an influential English judge and politician who served as Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench from 1671 until his death.

It is worth noting that while the AUDATE surname has its roots in Normandy, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this name found in countries such as England, Scotland, Ireland, and even as far as the United States and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Audate

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Audate.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Audate was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Audate was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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