COATS
Coats
Coats is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old French word "cotte" or "cote," which means a short cloak or coat. The name is believed to have been first used as a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive coat or cloak.
The Coats surname is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and Renfrewshire. It is also prevalent in other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in the United States, Canada, and Australia, where many Scottish immigrants settled.
Notable individuals with the surname Coats include George Coats, a Scottish industrialist who founded the thread manufacturing company J & P Coats in the 19th century. The company became one of the largest thread producers in the world.
Over the years, the Coats surname has been spelled in various ways, including Coates, Coat, and Cotes. The Coat of Arms for the Coats family features a shield with symbols representing strength and protection.
Today, the Coats surname continues to be passed down through generations, symbolizing a rich heritage and connection to the Scottish ancestry of the name.
There are approximately 1,139 people named Coats in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,674th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Coats.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jean
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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