Surname "Katta": Caste Association in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana

Katta (కట్ట) is a Telugu surname predominantly associated with the Kapu community (also referred to as Balija, Telaga, Ontari, or Naidu sub-groups) in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Background

• Traditional Occupation: Agriculture, landownership, and trade.
• Social Status: Kapus are a large, politically influential "Forward Class" (General Category) in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana—not classified as OBC, SC, or ST.
• Modern Diversification: Many Kapus now work in business, engineering, medicine, IT, and politics.

Surname-caste links can vary by family and region; this reflects the most common association.