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Highatt Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of High-gate,' corrupted to Hy-yate, and finally Hyett; compare Yates for Gates. Probably Highgate in London is referred to, as the instances are mostly found in that locality. Cornhill (v.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 14 | 1:1,741,098 | 55,534 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:3,743,216 | 32,299 |
Highatt Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of High-gate,' corrupted to Hy-yate, and finally Hyett; compare Yates for Gates. Probably Highgate in London is referred to, as the instances are mostly found in that locality. Cornhill (v. Cornell (1)) we know was parent of an early surname. (2) Local, 'at the haigh-gate, 'the gate oryate into the enclosure, from residence thereby; v. Haig.
John atte Hagheyate, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
1583. Thomas Hiegat, Middlesex: Register of the University of Oxford.
1500. Richard Seyman and Elizabeth Hyegate: Marriage Lic (London).
1608. Buried — Elizabeth Hyeat, servant to Mr. Moore: St. Dionis Backchurch.
1630. — A child of John Hiyates': St. Antholin (London).
1651-2. Married — William Hyott and Anne Hatchman: St. Dionis Backchurch.
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