Catchings

Catchings Meaning & Origin

About Catchings
The surname Catchings is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "catchen," meaning to seize or capture. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled at catching or trapping animals. The name may have been given to hunters or gamekeepers who excelled in their ability to catch game or to individuals who were known for their quick reflexes or agility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Catchings: 1,959
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,063
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Catchings 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 Catchings is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C032052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 CH IH0 NG Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæʧɪŋz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Catchings in Braille

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

The name Catchings in braille

How to sign the name Catchings using Sign Language

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

The name Catchings in sign language

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