Catches
Catches Meaning & Origin
About Catches
The surname Catches is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "catch," which means to seize or capture. It is likely that the surname originated as an occupational name for someone involved in hunting or fishing, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was skilled at catching or capturing something. The name Catches may also have been a variant spelling of the surname Catchpole, which referred to a tax collector or a bailiff.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Catches is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Catches: 107
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 152628
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Catches 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 Catches is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Catches in Braille
Here's how to represent Catches in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Catches using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Catches using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
