About Katherine
The surname Katherine is derived from the given name Katherine, which itself has Greek origins. The name Katherine means "pure" or "clear" and is often associated with qualities such as innocence, virtue, and clarity. As a surname, Katherine may have been adopted by individuals who were descendants of someone named Katherine or who were associated with the name's symbolic meanings.
The surname Katherine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Katherine 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 Katherine is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Katherine in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Katherine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.