Cato Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cato Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cato family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Hatter 2
Canvas Weaver 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Dress Maker 1
Coach Smith 1
Harness Maker 1
Journeyman Weaver 1
Lace Maker 1
Manlger 1
Plaster 1
Sacler 1
Shoe Maker 1
Silk Factory 1
Silk Throwster 1
Straw Plaiter 1
Coachman 1
Conductor 1
Gardener 1
Ind 1
Porter 1
Wine Cooper 1
Tea Dealer 1
Carrier 1

Cato Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Coote 40% 9,790
2 Cato 100% 1,922
3 Cate 75% 1,916
4 Cot 50% 1,825
5 Coate 60% 1,759
6 Coot 25% 1,133
7 Coat 50% 667
8 Cote 50% 569
9 Caute 60% 546
10 Caut 50% 237
11 Catto 80% 231
12 Eacot 40% 203
13 Cat 75% 150
14 Coet 25% 133
15 Coute 40% 122

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The surname Cato is the 2nd most popular variant of Coote.

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