A single kitten or group of orphaned and unrelated kittens raised as siblings. Normally picked up as strays and cared for by a foster parent until they are rehomed.
Kitteringham is a type of ham that makes a kitter sound when you throw it against a wall. a tradition practised by Californians.
The last name originated from a long line of butchers who specially made "Kittering Hams," thus creating the Kitteringham family.
The nickname "Kitteringham" may also refer to a large bunch of crazy people who are somewhat wanna-be gangsters, but not quite.