Explore the Family Name Catchings
The meaning of Catchings
Probably an altered form of English Catching. It is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Catchings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Catchings" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,783 in commonality amongst surnames in the United States, but dipped to 15,063 in 2010 marking a -1.89% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 1,842 to 1,959 within the same period, indicating a growth rate of 6.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease from 0.68 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,783 | #15,063 | -1.89% |
| Count | 1,842 | 1,959 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.66 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catchings
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Catchings" identify as Black, although there was a slight decrease of -1.67% from 74.81% in 2000 to 73.56% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White also declined by -4.62%, dropping from 22.53% to 21.49%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase in the proportion from 1.03% to 1.58%, representing a 53.40% change. Interestingly, the number of individuals reporting their ethnic identity as two or more races nearly doubled from 1.47% to 2.76%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.81% | 73.56% | -1.67% |
| White | 22.53% | 21.49% | -4.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.76% | 87.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.58% | 53.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |