Catala (or variants like "Cathala", "Catalan" or even "Cathalo") is an Occitan name, relatively common in the south of France. It is an ethnic name, simply meaning Catalan. It can designate someone with a distant Catalan ancestor in the Middle Ages, or possibly a link with Catalonia (a merchant for example). The links between Occitania and Catalonia being strong, it is not surprising to find such a name. There are also many “Catala” localities and hamlets.
― Anonymous User 2/23/2025
1
Comments are left by users of this website. They are not checked for accuracy.
It is an ethnic name, simply meaning Catalan. It can designate someone with a distant Catalan ancestor in the Middle Ages, or possibly a link with Catalonia (a merchant for example).
The links between Occitania and Catalonia being strong, it is not surprising to find such a name. There are also many “Catala” localities and hamlets.