indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Dutch
Other Forms FormsDecatur, Kater, Cater, Decater, Decator, De Kater, De Cater, De Katers, Katers, Decature, De Catur, Van Cats, Catts, Kats, Kaats, Catz, Van Catz, Van Kats, Van Cott, Van Cotts, Cotts, Cott, Cates, Kates, Van Cates, Caters, Cots, Cot, Kots, Kot, Kót, Katts, Catt, Katt, Cat, Kat, Katz, Kotts, Kott, Kotte, Kaatz, Kattz, Koth, Koeth, Köth, Kothe, Katzer, Kotzur, Kutzer
Meaning & History
Nickname for someone thought to resemble a tom cat, derived from Middle Dutch cater, kater literally meaning "tom cat".