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

Kattula, 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 Kattula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kattula in America

Kattula is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kattula surname appeared 124 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 Kattula.

The history of the last name Kattula

The surname Kattula originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the state of Kerala in southern India. The name has its roots in the Malayalam language, which is the native language of Kerala. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 9th to 12th centuries.

Kattula is thought to be derived from the Malayalam word "katta," which means "forest" or "dense vegetation." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals or families who lived in or near forested areas or were associated with the management or protection of forests.

Historical records from ancient Kerala, such as inscriptions on temple walls and copper plates, have revealed instances of the surname Kattula being used by individuals from various castes and communities. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the earliest recorded use of the name with certainty due to the limited availability of comprehensive historical records from that period.

One notable individual with the surname Kattula was Kattula Krishnan Nair (1843-1917), a prominent social reformer and journalist from the Nair community of Kerala. He played a significant role in the renaissance movement of the region and advocated for the rights of oppressed communities.

Another notable figure was Kattula Janardhanan (1921-1992), a renowned Malayalam poet and critic. He was a recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, India's highest literary honor, for his contribution to Malayalam literature.

In the realm of politics, Kattula Raman Nair (1918-1999) was a prominent figure who served as a member of the Indian Parliament and held several important positions in the Indian National Congress party.

The name Kattula has also been associated with various place names in Kerala, such as Kattula Panchayat, a village located in the Ernakulam district. Additionally, there are variations in the spelling of the name, such as Katula and Kattullaa, which can be found in different regions of the state.

Throughout history, the surname Kattula has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, artists, politicians, and social reformers, who have made significant contributions to the cultural and intellectual landscape of Kerala and India as a whole.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kattula

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Kattula, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!