Choate

Choate is a surname with English origins, believed to have derived from a place name in Essex. The name has been found in early American records dating back to the 17th century. Notable individuals with the Choate surname include Rufus Choate, a prominent lawyer and orator in the mid-19th century, and John Choate, a soldier and politician during the American Revolution. The Choate family has also been involved in philanthropy, with the Choate School in Connecticut named after them.