Katherine Teter

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Katherine Teter — Greek
485K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Katherine Teter is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Katherine is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past. The surname Teter: Earl Lucky Teter (1901–1942), American stunt driver and promoter F. B. Teter (1873–1922), American politician Hannah Teter (born 1987), American snowboarder Nicole Teter (born 1973), American middle distance runner Teter, West Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community Teter Myers French House, Hedgesville, West Virginia, a mansion built by Teter French in 1860, on the National Register of Historic Places Charlene Teters (born 1952), Native American artist, educator and lecturer Teeter or Teater, a surname Katherine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 485K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Katherine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Katherine

Greek

Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past.

Surname: Teter

French

Earl Lucky Teter (1901–1942), American stunt driver and promoter F. B. Teter (1873–1922), American politician Hannah Teter (born 1987), American snowboarder Nicole Teter (born 1973), American middle distance runner Teter, West Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community Teter Myers French House, Hedgesville, West Virginia, a mansion built by Teter French in 1860, on the National Register of Historic Places Charlene Teters (born 1952), Native American artist, educator and lecturer Teeter or Teater, a surname

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Katherine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Katherine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Katherine Teter:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Katherine?
The first name Katherine originates from Greek. Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past.
When was Katherine most popular?
The name Katherine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Teter?
The surname Teter originates from French. Earl Lucky Teter (1901–1942), American stunt driver and promoter F. B. Teter (1873–1922), American politician Hannah Teter (born 1987), American snowboarder Nicole Teter (born 1973), American middle distance runner Teter, West Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community Teter Myers French House, Hedgesville, West Virginia, a mansion built by Teter French in 1860, on the National Register of Historic Places Charlene Teters (born 1952), Native American artist, educator and lecturer Teeter or Teater, a surname
What are the origins of the name Katherine Teter?
The name Katherine Teter combines two different traditions: the first name Katherine has Greek roots, while the surname Teter originates from French.
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