Find out how popular the last name Cata is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cata.

Cata, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cata in America

Cata is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cata surname appeared 442 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cata to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cata

The surname CATA has its roots in the Mediterranean region, specifically in the Catalan-speaking areas of Spain and France. It likely originated during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One possible derivation of the name CATA is from the Catalan word "cat," which means a small house or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to people who lived in modest homes or were associated with a particular dwelling or location.

Another theory suggests that CATA could be derived from the Latin word "catus," meaning wise or prudent. In this case, the surname may have been given to individuals who were considered to be wise or intelligent within their communities.

Early records of the surname CATA can be found in various historical documents from the region, such as local parish records and municipal archives. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname CATA was Ramon CATA, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Barcelona in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Bernat CATA, a prominent lawyer and scholar from Perpignan, France, who lived in the 14th century and authored several legal treatises.

During the 15th century, the CATA surname gained prominence in the town of Tortosa, located in the Catalan region of Spain. One notable figure from this time was Jaume CATA, a successful trader and banker who played a significant role in the economic development of the town.

In the 16th century, a branch of the CATA family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to Mexico and Peru. One notable figure from this period was Diego CATA, a conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

Another prominent individual with the CATA surname was Josep CATA, a Catalan painter and artist who lived in the 18th century. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can still be found in various churches and museums in Catalonia.

While the surname CATA may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Catalan-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cata

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cata.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cata was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cata has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cata was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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