Catchpole

Catchpole Meaning & Origin

About Catchpole
The surname Catchpole is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "catchepol," which means a tax collector or a bailiff. The name was given to individuals who held the position of a catchpole, responsible for collecting taxes or enforcing the law. Over time, the surname Catchpole became hereditary, passing down through generations, and is now a relatively rare surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Catchpole: 339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CACA
🔊 Soundex
C03201040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 T K OW0 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/catchpole*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C321

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Catchpole in Braille

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

The name Catchpole in braille

How to sign the name Catchpole using Sign Language

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

The name Catchpole in sign language

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