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

Katoch, 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 Katoch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katoch in America

Katoch is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katoch surname appeared 145 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 Katoch.

The history of the last name Katoch

The surname Katoch is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed to have originated in the 7th or 8th century AD and is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kutoch," which means "descendant of a mountain dweller."

The earliest known mention of the Katoch surname can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts that detail the history and genealogy of the Katoch clan. These texts reveal that the Katochs were a powerful ruling dynasty that controlled parts of the Himalayan region for several centuries.

One of the most notable historical references to the Katoch name is in the Kullu Valley Chronicles, a collection of manuscripts dating back to the 16th century. These chronicles document the exploits and lineage of the Katoch rulers who governed the Kullu region during that time.

The first recorded instance of the Katoch surname is believed to be Veer Chand Katoch, who ruled over the Kullu Valley in the early 15th century. Another prominent figure was Raja Sidh Singh Katoch, who reigned over the Kullu kingdom in the late 16th century and is credited with building several forts and temples in the region.

In the 18th century, Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch was a renowned ruler of the Kangra kingdom, which was one of the most powerful and prosperous kingdoms in the Himalayan region at the time. He is remembered for his military conquests and his efforts to promote art, culture, and architecture in his kingdom.

Another notable Katoch was Raja Amar Chand Katoch, who ruled over the Lambagraon kingdom in the late 18th century. He was known for his diplomatic skills and his efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.

Throughout history, the Katoch surname has been associated with various place names in the Himalayan region, such as Katoch Garh, Katoch Nagar, and Katoch Bhawan. These place names reflect the influence and presence of the Katoch clan in different parts of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katoch

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

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

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