Cattaui

Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or occupational term related to cattle or commerce in Mediterranean regions.

Etymology

The surname appears to have roots in Italian or Levantine merchant communities, potentially connected to trade activities. The exact origin remains uncertain, though it may relate to commercial or pastoral occupations.

About the Cattaui Surname

A surname associated with prominent Levantine merchant and banking families, particularly in Egypt during the 19th and 20th centuries. The name reflects the cosmopolitan nature of Mediterranean trade networks.

Distribution

Primarily found in Egypt and the Levantine region, with diaspora communities in Europe and North America.

Notable Bearers

Joseph Cattaui (Egyptian banker and politician)

People with the Cattaui Surname