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

Kath, 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 Kath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kath in America

Kath is the 26932nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kath surname appeared 901 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 Kath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kath 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 Kath

The surname KATH is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "kath," which meant a small house or hut. This name was likely adopted by individuals who resided in such dwellings, eventually becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KATH surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of documents from the medieval Saxon kingdoms, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the KATH surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Bürgerverzeichnisse (citizen registers) of several German cities, including Nuremberg and Augsburg. This indicates that families bearing this name were well-established in urban areas.

The KATH surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was Johann Kath (1492-1548), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and participated in the Leipzig Disputation in 1519.

Another notable bearer of the KATH surname was Caspar Kath (1680-1738), a German architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the Bavarian region during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the KATH surname gained recognition through the works of the German writer and poet Theodor Kath (1828-1908). He was known for his lyrical poetry and his contributions to the literary movement of the Biedermeier period.

The surname KATH has also been linked to various place names throughout Germany, such as Kathausen, a municipality in the district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg, and Kathrinenheerd, a village in Lower Saxony. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

While the KATH surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Bearers of this name can be found in various countries, contributing to the rich tapestry of global heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kath

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

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

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