COTGREAVE
Cotgreave
The surname Cotgreave is of English origin and is locational, derived from the hamlet of Cotgrave in Nottinghamshire, England. The place name "Cotgrave" is believed to mean "cottage grove," indicating a settlement surrounded by cottages or a small wooded area, reflecting the rural landscape of the area.
The surname Cotgreave is first recorded in the early 17th century, and variations of the name include Cotgreave, Cotgrave, Cottergrave, Cottergrove, and Cottagrave. The Cotgreave family is primarily found in the county of Nottinghamshire and its surrounding areas.
Individuals bearing the surname Cotgreave have been documented in various records, including parish registers, census data, and other historical documents. The name has remained relatively localized to the Nottinghamshire region and has not spread widely throughout the United Kingdom or beyond.
Like many surnames derived from place names, Cotgreave signifies a connection to a specific geographical location, reflecting the importance of local identity in English history and genealogy. Family names such as Cotgreave serve as reminders of the ancestral roots and historical ties that shape individuals' identities and provide a link to the past.
Typical given names associated with the Cotgreave surname
Male
- Adam
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Darren
- David
- Eunice
- Graham
- Jamie
- John
- Michael
- Neil
- Peter
Female
- Alice
- Danielle
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Janice
- Jean
- Julia
- Laura
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 222 people named Cotgreave in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Cotgreave.
