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

Katta, 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 Katta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katta in America

Katta is the 34465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katta surname appeared 657 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 Katta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katta 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 Katta

The surname KATTA originated in India, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "katu," meaning pungent or sharp, possibly referring to a person with a strong character or personality.

The name was initially found in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is believed that the KATTA surname may have been associated with certain occupations or trades related to spices or condiments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KATTA surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This record mentions several individuals with the KATTA surname, suggesting their presence in the Mughal Empire.

In the 17th century, the KATTA surname appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts, indicating its spread across different regions of India. One notable individual was Bhagwan Das KATTA, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1592-1666).

The name KATTA has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Rai Bahadur Shyam Lal KATTA (1865-1939), a prominent lawyer and politician from Punjab who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Another notable bearer of the KATTA surname was Sobha Ram KATTA (1870-1945), a respected educationist and social reformer from Uttar Pradesh. He established several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to promote education and social upliftment.

In the field of literature, Kashi Nath KATTA (1908-1976) was a renowned Hindi poet and writer from Uttar Pradesh. His works explored themes of social justice, human emotions, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim.

The KATTA surname has also been associated with various place names and older spellings of place names in India. For example, the village of Kattawada in Maharashtra was historically known as Kattawad, possibly deriving its name from individuals with the KATTA surname who lived in the area.

Throughout its history, the KATTA surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing significantly to various fields, including literature, politics, education, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katta

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

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

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