Catterton

Catterton Meaning & Origin

About Catterton
The surname Catterton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "catere," meaning "caterer" or "buyer of provisions." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who supplied food provisions, particularly for large gatherings or events. Over time, the name Catterton became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have had ancestors involved in the catering or provisioning business.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Catterton: 734
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Catterton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0306305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 T ER0 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkætərtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Catterton in Braille

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

The name Catterton in braille

How to sign the name Catterton using Sign Language

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

The name Catterton in sign language

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