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

Catoe, 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 Catoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Catoe in America

Catoe is the 13674th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Catoe surname appeared 2,214 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Catoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Catoe 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 Catoe

The surname CATOE is believed to have originated in England. It is an anglicized version of the Old French surname "Cathou", which itself is derived from the Latin name "Cathous". The name is thought to have first appeared in the late 12th century in the county of Northamptonshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CATOE name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1195, which mentions a Hugo de Cathou. This suggests that the name had already become established in the region by that time.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Cato, Catto, and Cattow being documented in various historical records. In the 16th century, the spelling CATOE began to appear more frequently.

The CATOE surname has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Sir John Catoe (1520-1589), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Northamptonshire. Another prominent figure was Richard Catoe (1625-1702), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London.

In the 18th century, the CATOE name gained recognition through the work of William Catoe (1745-1823), a renowned author and playwright who wrote several popular works during his lifetime. His contemporary, Thomas Catoe (1755-1832), was a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sir Edward Catoe (1820-1895), a prominent politician and member of the British Parliament. He was known for his advocacy of social reforms and his efforts to improve the living conditions of the working class.

While the CATOE surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, the name remains relatively uncommon compared to many other English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Catoe

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

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

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