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

Katon, 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 Katon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katon in America

Katon is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katon surname appeared 452 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 Katon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katon 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 Katon

The surname KATON is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Caton in Lancashire, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Catun". The name is thought to derive from the Old English words "catu" meaning cat and "tun" meaning settlement or town, possibly referring to a place where wildcats were numerous.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KATON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, which mention a Richard de Catton. In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Catton, Caton, and Katon, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

During the medieval period, the KATON family held lands and properties in various parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire. A notable figure from this era was Sir John Katon, who served as a knight and fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 under King Henry V.

In the 16th century, the name KATON gained prominence with the birth of William Katon (1509-1569), a renowned English scholar and translator. He is best known for his translation of the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato from Greek into Latin.

Another influential figure bearing the KATON surname was Elizabeth Katon (1585-1647), a Puritan writer and religious leader who played a significant role in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in New England. Her published works, such as "A Treatise on the Godly Life," were widely read and influential among the Puritan community.

In the 18th century, the KATON family produced several notable figures, including James Katon (1712-1784), a successful merchant and landowner in Bristol, England. His son, Thomas Katon (1745-1823), was a prominent lawyer and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Bridgwater.

Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Sir Richard Katon (1823-1901), a British diplomat and statesman who served as the Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between Britain and the Ottoman Empire.

Throughout its history, the surname KATON has been associated with various professions, including scholars, writers, merchants, lawyers, and diplomats, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katon

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

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

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