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Type Surname (from given name)
Pronounced Pron. Cat-tel  [key]
Other Forms FormsCattle, Catell, Chattell, Chatel

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from a given name containing the element ketill "kettle, cauldron; helmet", or a diminutive form of Cat or Cate. In some cases, it could be an Anglicized form of French Catel (from Old French chatel "castle, fortress") or Irish Ó Cathail.
Added 5/4/2020 by jenna.lucille
Edited 11/12/2024 by jocatchi and Mike C