Catterall Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Catterall last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Catterall last name
Meaning of the Catterall last name: from Catterall. Catterall is an English surname from Catterall, a village near Garstang in Lancashire, a name perhaps from Old Norse kattar, "wild cat", and hali, "nook". The last name is still most common in Lancashire, especially around Preston and Blackburn. Its spelling varies, and the name is found in Australia.
Arms associated with the Catterall name
In English heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Catterall name are described in a blazon, a short formal text.
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Catterall name FAQ
What does the Catterall name mean?
From Catterall. Common variants include Catteral, Catterell.
Where does the Catterall surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Is there a Catterall coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Catterall coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).