Catron History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

In ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Catron surname lived in or near the settlement of Catteral, which is located between Preston and Garstang in the county of Lancashire. The Domesday Book of 1086 lists this place as Catrehala. 1

Some experts also suggest that the surname Catron may be derived from a pet form of the name Caterin; this is a form of the personal name Catharine which became popular following its importation in the 12th century.

Early Origins of the Catron family

The surname Catron was first found in Lancashire at Catteral, a township, in the parish and union of Garstang, hundred of Amounderness. "The family of Catteral were in possession of this place for a considerable period; from them it passed by marriage to the Sherburnes, and subsequently came to the Banisters, Winckleys, and others." 2

Early rolls for the family include: Robert de Caterell in the Curia Regis Rolls for Hampshire in 1222; John de Caterhale in the Subsidy Rolls for Lancashire in 1332; Lawrence Cattrall in Yorkshire in 1462; Richard Caterall, a Freeman of York in 1500 and William Katerel in the Assize Rolls for Staffordshire in 1203. 3

The Lay Subsidy Rolls include an entry for Lorade Caterhale, Lancashire, 1332. 4

"The Catteralls, who are now represented in Preston, derive their name from a Lancashire township. Henry Catterall was guild - mayor of Preston in 1602. In the list of Lancashire Roman Catholics registered after the rebellion of 1715 occurs the name of Catterall, a small estate - holder." 5

Early History of the Catron family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Catron research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1562 and 1593 are included under the topic Early Catron History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Catron Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Catron are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Catron include: Catterall, Caterell, Catterale, Catterell, Caterale, Cathrell, Catheral, Catherey, Kitrell and many more.

Early Notables of the Catron family

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Catron Ranking

In the United States, the name Catron is the 4,135^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 6

Catron migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Catron or a variant listed above:

Catron Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

W. W. Catron, aged 36, originally from Liverpool, arrived in New York in 1892 aboard the ship "Majestic (1890)" from Liverpool & Queenstown 7
Tom C. Catron, aged 5, arrived in New York in 1894 aboard the ship "Chester" from Southampton, England 7

Catron Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Arthur Catron, aged 10, originally from Geneva, arrived in New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Kronprinz Wilhelm" from Southampton, England 7
John Catron, arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Oceanic" from Liverpool, England 7

Contemporary Notables of the name Catron (post 1700) +

Brigadier-General Thomas Benton II Catron (1888-1973), American Director of Personnel, 3rd Service Command (1944-1946) 8
John Catron (1786-1865), American jurist who served as a US Supreme Court justice from 1837 to 1865
Mike Catron (b. 1955), American former publisher of Apple Comics and co-founder of Fantagraphics
Thomas Benton Catron (1840-1921), American politician and lawyer who was influential in the establishment of the U.S. state of New Mexico
Thomas Benton Catron (1840-1921), American Republican politician, U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, 1872-78; Member New Mexico territorial council, 1884; U.S. Senator from New Mexico, 1912-17 9
Randle Catron, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, 2003 9
John H. Catron, American politician, Member of Virginia State Senate 2nd District, 1912-15 9
Charles Christopher Catron (1879-1951), American politician, Justice of New Mexico State Supreme Court, 1929-31; Appointed 1929 9
Bayard Lacey Catron (1874-1944), American politician, Delegate to Illinois State Constitutional Convention 45th District, 1920-22 9

Citations +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, November 3) Thomas Catron. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Catron/Thomas_Benton_II/USA.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html