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

Katti, 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 Katti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katti in America

Katti is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katti surname appeared 114 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 Katti.

The history of the last name Katti

The surname KATTI originated in India, with its roots traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Katti," which means "warrior" or "soldier." The name was initially associated with individuals from the Kshatriya caste, known for their valor and military prowess.

During the medieval period, the KATTI name gained prominence in the southern regions of India, particularly in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It was commonly found among the ruling clans and noble families who played significant roles in the governance and defense of their respective kingdoms.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KATTI name can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where a character named Katti Veerappan is depicted as a brave warrior. Additionally, the name appears in several inscriptions and manuscripts from the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century.

Prominent individuals bearing the KATTI surname include Sri Katti Veerabhadra Nayaka (1507-1542), a renowned military commander and ruler of the Nayaka dynasty in Karnataka. Another notable figure was Katti Harapanahalli Mallappa (1716-1788), a respected scholar and poet from the Mysore Kingdom.

In the 18th century, the KATTI name gained further recognition with the exploits of Katti Venkatacharya (1718-1809), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His works, such as the "Katti Bhashya," were widely studied and acclaimed.

During the 19th century, the KATTI surname was associated with several prominent figures in the literary and artistic domains. Katti Padmavathi (1819-1891), a celebrated poet and playwright, was renowned for her contributions to the Telugu literature. Katti Kulkarni (1857-1932), on the other hand, was a renowned painter and one of the pioneers of the modern art movement in India.

As the KATTI name spread across different regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some notable variations include Kattee, Katty, and Katte. Additionally, certain place names, such as Katti Village in Karnataka and Katti Hills in Tamil Nadu, bear resemblance to the surname, suggesting a potential connection to the geographic origins of the name.

While the KATTI surname has its roots in India, it has since been carried across borders by individuals and families, contributing to the cultural diversity and richness of various societies around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katti

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

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

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