Katon

Katon Meaning & Origin

About Katon
The surname Katon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cattan," which itself is a diminutive form of "Catta," meaning "wildcat." The name Katon is therefore believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wildcat, such as agility or fierceness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Katon: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/katon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Katon in Braille

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

The name Katon in braille

How to sign the name Katon using Sign Language

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

The name Katon in sign language

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