CATT

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Catt

The surname Catt is of English origin and is considered to be locational. It is derived from the Old English word 'catt', meaning a wild cat. This may have originated as a nickname for a fierce or independent individual, or have denoted someone who lived near a place associated with wild cats.

The distribution of the surname Catt in the United Kingdom is mainly concentrated in the southern regions, particularly in Surrey, Sussex, and Kent. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, including Cat, Catte, and Chatt.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Catt include John Catt, an English 17th-century martyr who was burnt at the stake for his religious beliefs, and Millicent Garrett Fawcett née Catt, a prominent suffragist and women's rights campaigner in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The history of the Catt surname is intricately linked with the social, cultural, and political landscapes of Britain, making it a significant part of the nation's genealogical tapestry.

There are approximately 1,685 people named Catt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,862nd most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Catt.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Anthony
Christopher
David
Ian
James
John
Michael
Peter
Richard
Simon
Stephen

Female

Barbara
Deborah
Eileen
Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Jacqueline
Laura
Margaret
Patricia
Sarah
Susan
Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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