About Cattan
The surname Cattan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "catan," meaning "wildcat." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near an area known for its wildcats or had some association with the animal. The name Cattan may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with wildcats, such as agility or fierceness.
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The surname Cattan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cattan 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 Cattan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cattan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cattan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.