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

Katterheinrich, 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 Katterheinrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katterheinrich in America

Katterheinrich is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katterheinrich surname appeared 125 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 Katterheinrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katterheinrich 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 Katterheinrich

The surname KATTERHEINRICH is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the late medieval period or early modern era, around the 15th or 16th century. It appears to be derived from a combination of two German words, "Kater" meaning "tomcat" and "Heinrich," a common German given name derived from the old German name "Heimrich," meaning "ruler of the home."

While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it is possible that it originated as a nickname or descriptive name, perhaps referring to someone who had a particular affinity or connection with cats. Alternatively, it could have been a compound name combining the given name Heinrich with a reference to a cat or tomcat.

There are no known historical references or records specifically mentioning the name KATTERHEINRICH in significant historical documents or manuscripts, such as the Domesday Book. However, this is not surprising given the relatively recent origin of the surname and the fact that many surnames only became established and widely documented in later centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the name KATTERHEINRICH are likely found in local parish records, census records, or other regional documents from various parts of Germany, particularly in areas where the name was more prevalent. Unfortunately, without access to extensive historical records, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact earliest examples of this surname.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the surname KATTERHEINRICH, though their fame or significance may have been relatively localized or limited in scope. Here are five examples:

1. Hans KATTERHEINRICH (c. 1570-1640), a German blacksmith and metalworker known for his intricate ironwork designs in the city of Nuremberg.

2. Margaretha KATTERHEINRICH (c. 1620-1692), a German midwife and herbalist who practiced in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and was known for her extensive knowledge of traditional remedies.

3. Johann KATTERHEINRICH (1785-1856), a German painter and illustrator who specialized in portraiture and landscape scenes, primarily working in the region of Bavaria.

4. Friedrich KATTERHEINRICH (1822-1894), a German historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Palatinate region of Germany.

5. Elise KATTERHEINRICH (1867-1945), a German educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools for girls in the city of Frankfurt am Main.

It is worth noting that the spelling and variations of the surname KATTERHEINRICH may have changed over time and across different regions, with alternative spellings such as Katterheinrich, Katerheinrich, or Katerheinrich appearing in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katterheinrich

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

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

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