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

Catches, 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 Catches surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catches in America

Catches is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catches surname appeared 107 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 Catches.

The history of the last name Catches

The surname CATCHES has its origins in England, with the earliest known records of the name dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cacc", meaning "to catch" or "to seize", and was likely an occupational name for someone who worked as a hunter or a trapper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, where a Robert le Caccher is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in medieval England at that time.

During the 14th century, the name began to appear in various forms, such as Caccher, Catcher, and Catchere, reflecting the evolution of the English language and spelling conventions. In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, a Walter le Caccher is listed, while the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379 mention a John Catcher.

Interestingly, the name CATCHES may also have been influenced by the Old French word "cachier", which had a similar meaning to the Old English "cacc". This could indicate that some bearers of the name may have had Norman ancestry or connections.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname CATCHES. One of the earliest was Sir John Catches (c. 1345 - 1412), a Knight of the Garter and a prominent military commander during the Hundred Years' War. Another was William Catches (1515 - 1589), a renowned scholar and translator who worked on the Bishop's Bible.

In the 17th century, Thomas Catches (1628 - 1697) was a respected theologian and author who wrote several influential works on religious subjects. During the 18th century, Samuel Catches (1734 - 1804) made a name for himself as a successful merchant and entrepreneur in the city of Bristol.

One of the most notable bearers of the name CATCHES in recent history was Sir Edward Catches (1892 - 1976), a distinguished diplomat and statesman who served as Ambassador to several countries and played a crucial role in the formation of the United Nations.

While the surname CATCHES may have evolved over time, its origins as an occupational name related to hunting and trapping have remained a consistent theme throughout its history, with many bearers of the name making significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catches

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

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 Catches 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.

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 Catches was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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