Katcher

Katcher Meaning & Origin

About Katcher
The surname Katcher is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kätcher," meaning "catcher" or "trapper." It was likely given to individuals who worked as catchers or trappers of animals, particularly in hunting or fishing activities. The name may also have been used metaphorically to describe someone who was quick or skillful in catching or seizing opportunities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Katcher: 609
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,695
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 CH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæʧər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Katcher in Braille

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

The name Katcher in braille

How to sign the name Katcher using Sign Language

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

The name Katcher in sign language

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