Caterson

Caterson Meaning & Origin

About Caterson
The surname Caterson is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Chatháir, meaning "son of the warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was known for his warrior-like qualities. The name Caterson suggests a proud and strong lineage, reflecting the historical importance of warriors in Irish culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caterson: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTRSN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0306205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 T ER0 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/caterson*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTRSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caterson in Braille

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

The name Caterson in braille

How to sign the name Caterson using Sign Language

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

The name Caterson in sign language

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