Explore the Family Name Katt
The meaning of Katt
North German and Dutch: 1. from an ancient Germanic personal name, Katt, of obscure origin. 2. from Middle Low German katte ‘cat’, Middle Dutch catte, hence a nickname conferred with reference to some attribute of the animal, such as independence or light-footedness. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Katt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Katt has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 26,469th to 27,707th, which represents a downward shift of 4.68%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.12% during the same period, from 867 to 868. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people recorded a decrease of 9.38%, slipping from 0.32 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #27,707 | -4.68% |
| Count | 867 | 868 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katt
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers of the surname Katt identify as White, with an overwhelming 94.12% in 2010, down slightly from 95.96% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a 8.7% increase from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname group, accounting for 2.76% in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained stable at 0.81%. There were no reported individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a change from the 1.04% reported in 2000. There were also no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 94.12% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 1.5% | 8.7% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |