Catapano

Catapano Meaning & Origin

About Catapano
The surname Catapano is of Italian origin and is derived from the Greek word "katepano," meaning "governor" or "viceroy." It is believed to have originated as a title given to a high-ranking military officer or governor in the Byzantine Empire. Over time, the title evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Catapano are likely descendants of those who held this prestigious position.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Catapano is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Catapano: 838
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28465
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Catapano based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Catapano is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0301050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 T AA0 P AA1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/kɑtɑˈpɑnoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C315

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Catapano in Braille

Here's how to represent Catapano in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Catapano in braille

How to sign the name Catapano using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Catapano using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Catapano in sign language

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