2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Catli
A Turkish surname potentially derived from the Turkish word "catlı" meaning roofed or covered.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Catli. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Catli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Catli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Catli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 71.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.9%) and Two or More Races (6.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Catli
The surname CATLI has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "catino," which means "bowl" or "basin," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a particular trade or occupation involving these objects.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CATLI name appears in the records of the city of Siena, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in a document dated 1386. It is speculated that this family may have been involved in the production or trade of ceramic bowls or other similar items.
In the 15th century, the CATLI surname is found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas around Milan and Genoa. This suggests that the name had spread from its initial origins in Tuscany to other parts of the country.
Notable individuals bearing the CATLI surname include Giovanni Battista CATLI (1572-1637), a renowned sculptor from Florence who contributed to the artistic embellishments of several churches and palaces in the city. Another prominent figure was Tommaso CATLI (1621-1693), a Venetian merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements between the Republic of Venice and other Mediterranean powers.
In the 18th century, the CATLI name appears in records related to the Italian diaspora, with families bearing this surname settling in various parts of Europe and the Americas. For instance, Antonio CATLI (1726-1798) was a successful merchant who emigrated from Genoa to Lisbon, where he established a thriving import-export business.
One of the most illustrious bearers of the CATLI surname was Francesca CATLI (1813-1891), a celebrated Italian opera singer who performed in some of the most prestigious venues across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Palais Garnier in Paris. Her extraordinary vocal talents and stage presence earned her widespread acclaim during her lifetime.
Throughout the centuries, the CATLI surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Catli, Cately, and Cateli, reflecting the regional linguistic differences within Italy. However, the name has maintained its distinct Italian character and continues to be associated with its rich historical heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Catli
Among Census respondents with the surname Catli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 71.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.9%) and Two or More Races (6.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Catli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Catli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander71.2% · 84
- White16.9% · 20
- Two or more races6.8% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Catli
Catli appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+17 bearers (+16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,201 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.8%) | Up 16,201 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Catli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #143,511 | 10.1% |
| Count | 101 | 118 | 16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Catli bearers went from 101 to 118 (+16.8% change). The surname moved up 16,201 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #143,511.
FAQ
Catli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Catli?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Catli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Catli?
Catli ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Catli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Catli.
Has Catli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Catli went from 101 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 17 (+16.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Catli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Catli, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 71.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.9%) and Two or More Races (6.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Catli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.2% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Catli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (71.2%), White (16.9%), Two or More Races (6.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Catli (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Catli mean?
A Turkish surname potentially derived from the Turkish word "catlı" meaning roofed or covered. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Catli (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Catli?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Catli, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.