Explore the Family Name Katter
The meaning of Katter
German: variant of Kater 2, in the sense ‘cottager’, and perhaps also of Kater 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Katter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Katter has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Katter was ranked 59,147 in popularity and decreased by 7.14% to rank 63,373 in 2010. The count of individuals with the surname Katter also dropped marginally from 320 in 2000 to 315 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.56%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also slightly declined by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #63,373 | -7.14% |
| Count | 320 | 315 | -1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katter
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Katter surname identified as White in both years (95% in 2000 and 90.16% in 2010), there was a 5.09% decrease over this period. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases. The percentage of Hispanics rose from 1.88% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010, a change of 68.62%. Individuals identifying as Black doubled from 2.19% in 2000 to 4.44% in 2010, representing a 102.74% increase. No individuals with the surname Katter identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 90.16% | -5.09% |
| Black | 2.19% | 4.44% | 102.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.17% | 68.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |