Last Name Oy kater

The last name "Oy Kater" is of Dutch origin. It is a combination of the words "Oy," meaning "grandson," and "Kater," meaning "tomcat" or "male cat." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited traits associated with a tomcat, such as independence or assertiveness.

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