Catchpole

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English

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Etymology

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From Anglo-Norman cachepole, a compound of cachier (to catch) + pol (fowl), a nickname given to a bailiff, originally empowered to seize poultry and other livestock in case of default on debts or taxes.

Proper noun

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Catchpole (plural Catchpoles)

  1. A surname from Anglo-Norman.

Statistics

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  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Catchpole is the 59603rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 339 individuals. Catchpole is most common among White (97.64%) individuals.

Further reading

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