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

Cattouse, 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 Cattouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cattouse in America

Cattouse is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cattouse surname appeared 152 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 Cattouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cattouse 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 Cattouse

The surname Cattouse has its origins in England, and the earliest records of the name date back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "catt" and "hus," meaning "cat house" or "house where cats were kept." This suggests that the name was likely originally an occupational name for someone who was responsible for taking care of cats in a particular household or establishment.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Cattouse surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named "Radulfus Cathous" is recorded. This spelling variation, "Cathous," provides insight into the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a "John Catehous" is mentioned in 1349. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 list a "William Catehouse."

The Cattouse surname has also been linked to certain place names, such as Catehouse in Shropshire and Cathouse in Lancashire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English roots as the surname and may have influenced its spelling and pronunciation over time.

Notable historical figures with the Cattouse surname include:

1. Sir Robert Cattouse (1493-1562), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire.
2. Elizabeth Cattouse (1524-1598), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Stratford-upon-Avon, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.
3. John Cattouse (1678-1741), an influential merchant and trader who established trade routes between England and the West Indies.
4. Margaret Cattouse (1722-1798), a philanthropist and activist who advocated for the rights of women and the abolition of slavery.
5. William Cattouse (1810-1883), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House.

While the Cattouse surname is relatively uncommon today, its history can be traced back to medieval England, where it likely originated as an occupational name related to the care and keeping of cats.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cattouse

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

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

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