Kater

Kater Meaning & Origin

About Kater
The surname Kater is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kater," meaning "tomcat" or "male cat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who displayed cat-like characteristics such as agility, independence, or cunning. Over time, the surname Kater became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kater: 456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,647
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kater in Braille

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

The name Kater in braille

How to sign the name Kater using Sign Language

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

The name Kater in sign language

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