Explore the Family Name Catana
The meaning of Catana
1. Romanian (Cătană, Catană): occupational name from cătánă ‘soldier’, from Hungarian katona (see Katona). 2. Italian (Umbria): nickname for a huntsman, from catana, a word that denoted a kind of hunting jacket with big pockets or a large bag used by huntsmen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Catana in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Catana has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Catana was ranked 75,219 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had jumped to a rank of 60,960, indicating an increase in popularity of nearly 19%. The number of individuals with the Catana surname also grew during this period, with a count of 239 in 2000 that increased to 330 in 2010, marking a robust growth rate of over 38%. This rise in the surname's occurrence is further reflected in its proportion per 100,000 people, which rose by 22.22% from 0.09 to 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #60,960 | 18.96% |
| Count | 239 | 330 | 38.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catana
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Catana surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 56.90% to 50.91%, there was a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, going from 38.49% to 44.85%. However, the percentage of those identifying as part of two or more races went down from 2.93% to zero percent. There was also a new appearance of individuals with the Catana surname identifying as Black, making up 3.33% of the total in 2010, while no such identification was recorded in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.9% | 50.91% | -10.53% |
| Hispanic | 38.49% | 44.85% | 16.52% |
| Black | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |