Explore the Family Name Katta
The meaning of Katta
Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Balija (trader) name of unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Katta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Katta significantly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,396 with only approximately 300 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had jumped to 34,465 and the count had more than doubled to 657. This change represents an increase of about 119% in the number of individuals with the Katta surname within a decade, and a rise of around 44.76% in relative rank.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #34,465 | 44.76% |
| Count | 300 | 657 | 119% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.22 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katta
On the aspect of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicate that the Katta surname is most common among individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander descent, increasing from 66% in 2000 to 84.02% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity associated with this surname is White, although its representation decreased from 25.67% in 2000 to 10.05% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, from 3% in 2000 to 3.81% in 2010. The counts for those identifying as Hispanic and Two or More Races changed as well, with Hispanics appearing in the 2010 data at 0.91%, and those of two or more races dropping to zero. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained consistent at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 66% | 84.02% | 27.3% |
| White | 25.67% | 10.05% | -60.85% |
| Black | 3% | 3.81% | 27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |