Explore the Family Name Catrett
The meaning of Catrett
Altered form of English Cartwright.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Catrett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Catrett" has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,793 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had climbed to a ranking of 39,659, showing a popularity growth rate of 5.11%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased over this decade, from 490 to 554, reflecting a rise of 13.06%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people showed an uptick of 5.56%, moving from a rate of 0.18 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #39,659 | 5.11% |
| Count | 490 | 554 | 13.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catrett
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Catrett surname identify as White, at 95.92% in 2000 and 93.50% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group's percentage representation over the decade, indicating a minor diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname. Notably, those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase of 154.60% across the same period, from 1.63% to 4.15%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped to zero from 1.22% in 2000. Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010, albeit at a low rate of 1.08%. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero representation for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 93.5% | -2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 4.15% | 154.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |