Catto

Catto Meaning & Origin

About Catto
The surname Catto is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cat" meaning "wildcat." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near an area known for its wildcats. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the wildcat, such as agility or fierceness. Overall, the surname Catto is linked to the natural world and the qualities associated with the wildcat.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Catto: 319
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62714
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkætoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Catto in Braille

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

The name Catto in braille

How to sign the name Catto using Sign Language

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

The name Catto in sign language

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