Cathala (katala) is a French surname from Languedoc, chiefly Tarn, Aude and Hérault.[1] It is derived from the Occitan word catalan (kataˈla), designating a person from Catalonia, Spain.[2] Notable people with the surname include:
- Bruno Cathala (born 1955), French judge
- Frédéric Cathala (born 1962), French author
- Gabrielle Cathala (born 1992), French politician
- Jean Cathala (), French singer, composer and cornettist
- Laurent Cathala (born 1945), French politician
- Pierre Cathala (1888–1947), French Minister of Finance from 1942 to 1944
See also
References
- ^ "Découvrez le nom de famille : Cathala" (in French). Ouest-France. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Tout savoir sur le nom CATHALA" (in French). Filae.com. Retrieved 22 July 2025.