Yates
Yates is a surname of English origin that is common in many English-speaking countries. It is typically understood as a habitational name, arising from places named Yates or Yate, or from Old English elements associated with gates, suggesting a geographic origin near a gate or gatehouse. Over time, the name spread through migration and adaptation in different regions.
Geographically, Yates appears in various places and is most prominently associated with Yates County, New York,
In use, Yates is widely recognized as a surname carried by numerous individuals across politics, science, the
See also references to related forms such as Yate, which can refer to other places, surnames, or