Cator

Cator Meaning & Origin

About Cator
The surname Cator is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chatour," meaning "cat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had cat-like qualities or characteristics. The name may have also been used to describe someone who was agile, quick, or cunning. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Cator. Today, individuals with the surname Cator can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cator: 301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/cator*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cator in Braille

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

The name Cator in braille

How to sign the name Cator using Sign Language

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

The name Cator in sign language

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