Cathcart

Cathcart is a Scottish surname that originated from a place called “Cathcart” in Renfrewshire. The name is derived from the Old Welsh word “catu” meaning battle and “cardd” meaning fort, indicating that the area was once the site of a fortified battle. Today, the surname can be found around the world, particularly in Canada, Australia, and the United States. Notable Cathcarts include Scottish architect Robert Cathcart, British army officer Sir Alan Cathcart, and American football player Quentin Cathcart.