2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Katterheinrich
A German locational surname denoting someone from a place with that name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Katterheinrich. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Katterheinrich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Katterheinrich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Katterheinrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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There are no known historical references or records specifically mentioning the name KATTERHEINRICH in significant historical documents or manuscripts, such as the Domesday Book.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Katterheinrich
Among Census respondents with the surname Katterheinrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Katterheinrich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Katterheinrich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.5% · 116
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Katterheinrich
Katterheinrich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-8 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,382 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,076 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 14,382 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 8,076 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Katterheinrich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #142,788 | -6.0% |
| Count | 125 | 119 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Katterheinrich bearers went from 125 to 119 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 8,076 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Katterheinrich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Katterheinrich?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Katterheinrich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Katterheinrich?
Katterheinrich ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Katterheinrich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Katterheinrich.
Has Katterheinrich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Katterheinrich went from 125 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Katterheinrich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Katterheinrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Katterheinrich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (116 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Katterheinrich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.5%), Two or More Races (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Katterheinrich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Katterheinrich mean?
A German locational surname denoting someone from a place with that name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Katterheinrich (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Katterheinrich?
Want to know how many people are called Katterheinrich? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.