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Katirci

Katirci /katiɾˈdʒi/

“muleteer”1

Established origin Katirci: root entries for katır · How do we know?

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Letters / syllables
7 / 3
Formation
Suffixed
Vowel harmony
mixed
Initial
K
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How do you pronounce Katirci?

Katirci

IPA /katiɾˈdʒi/

The stress usually falls on syllable 3 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Katirci mean?

Katirci is Katırcı written without ı. A katırcı is a muleteer, one who carries loads by mule or keeps mules. Katır goes back to Proto-Turkic *katïr, which sources ultimately link to Sogdian.1

Grammar katır + -cı.

What is Katirci made of?

Katirci is Turkic in origin and breaks into 2 parts: katır (katır: mule) + -cı (occupational suffix).

Katirci + root katır katır: mule TURKIC katır “mule” suffix -cı occupational suffix Katirci katır root katır: mule katır TURKIC “mule” -cı suffix occupational suffix
Katirci: parts and root words

How was the name Katirci formed?

Katirci was formed by adding the suffix -cı (“occupational suffix”) to katır (“katır: mule”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.3

Who are some well-known people named Katirci?

  1. Ali Katırcı architect 1988–

People surnamed Katirci as recorded in Wikidata, ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Katirci?

Kayıkçı, Kavas and Saka share gloss keywords with Katirci within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Katirci?

Read the root, formation and register information for Katirci alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to research a Turkish surname and family tree.

Where do these facts come from?

  1. 1 Wikimedia Wiktionary: katır accessed 9 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Foundation Wikidata: people with this family name accessed 8 November 2026
  3. 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026

Common questions about Katirci

Q1

What does the surname Katirci mean?

Katirci is Katırcı written without ı. A katırcı is a muleteer, one who carries loads by mule or keeps mules. Katır goes back to Proto-Turkic *katïr, which sources ultimately link to Sogdian.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Katirci?

The root word of Katirci is katır (Turkic): “mule”.
Q3

How do you pronounce Katirci?

Ka·tir·ci, 3 syllables; IPA: /katiɾˈdʒi/.