COSLETT
Coslett
The surname "Coslett" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is believed to be of locational derivation. It originates from the village of Cosford in Suffolk, England. The name is known to be well-established in the East Anglian region of England, where the village of Cosford still exists.
The earliest recordings of the name can be traced back to the 12th century, where it was spelt as "Coselet" and "Cossfard". Over time, the spelling evolved to the modern form of "Coslett". The name is thought to mean "the cottages near the wood", with "cos" meaning cottage and "ford" referring to a ford or river crossing in Old English.
The Coslett surname has spread beyond its Suffolk origins and can be found in various parts of England and around the world due to migration and settlement patterns. Variants of the name, such as "Coslet" and "Coslott", also exist.
Individuals with the surname Coslett have made contributions to various fields, including literature, business, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its historical roots in the East Anglian region of England.
There are approximately 304 people named Coslett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Coslett.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Christopher
- David
- Donald
- Gareth
- Graham
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Barbara
- Beth
- Caroline
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Kay
- Lolita
- Margaret
- Maria
- Melanie
- Susan