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

Gateley, 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 Gateley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gateley in America

Gateley is the 36426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gateley surname appeared 614 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 Gateley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gateley to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gateley

The surname Gateley is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from the place name "Gateley" or "Gatelee," referring to a gate or entrance to a cleared area of land or a meadow. This indicates that the name's bearers likely hailed from a specific location bearing this name.

The name is found in various historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a place called "Gatelea" in Shropshire. This suggests that the Gateley surname may have emerged from this particular location. Additionally, records from the 13th century mention individuals with the surname spelled as "de Gateleye" or "de Gatelee," indicating their association with a place called Gateley.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing this surname was John de Gateleye, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272. Another early record dates back to 1327, referring to a William de Gateleye, a resident of Warwickshire. These early records demonstrate the long-standing presence of the Gateley surname in various parts of England.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Gateley, Gattley, Gatley, and Gatelee. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences. Some notable individuals with the Gateley surname throughout history include:

1. Thomas Gateley (c. 1540-1606), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge.
2. John Gateley (1665-1720), a British military officer who served in the Nine Years' War and the War of the Spanish Succession.
3. Elizabeth Gateley (1737-1804), an English philanthropist and benefactor who established several charitable institutions in her hometown of Birmingham.
4. William Gateley (1815-1892), a British architect known for his work in the Gothic Revival style, including the design of several churches and public buildings.
5. Margaret Gateley (1876-1964), a Canadian social worker and activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and child welfare reforms.

Throughout its history, the Gateley surname has been associated with various places, particularly in England, where it originated. While the exact origins of the name may remain somewhat unclear, its long-standing presence and the lives of notable individuals bearing this surname have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gateley

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

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 Gateley 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gateley has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Gateley was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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