indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Dutch
Other Forms FormsDe Caters, Kater, Decater, Decator, De Kater, De Cater, De Katers, Katers, Cater, 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
Variant spelling of De Caters. A notable bearer was Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), an American naval officer and commodore during the War of 1812, the Barbary Wars and the Quasi-War.