COTHAM
Cotham
Cotham is an English surname with ancient origins believed to date back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin, derived from the village of Cotham found in various regions across England, including Nottinghamshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset.
The village name "Cotham" itself is thought to have Old English roots, likely meaning "cottages by the river bend" or "homestead by the cottages." As with many locational surnames, individuals adopted the name to identify themselves with the place they originated from.
The Cotham surname has variants in spelling, including Coatham and Cottam, and has seen various forms throughout history due to changes in spelling and dialect. The name has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration patterns and historical events.
Individuals bearing the Cotham surname have likely played diverse roles within British society over the centuries. Genealogical records, census data, and historical documents can provide insights into the lives and occupations of those who have carried this surname through generations.
Today, the Cotham surname persists as a part of British heritage and identity, continuing to connect individuals to their ancestral roots and the places from which their family lines originated.
There are approximately 105 people named Cotham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Cotham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Carl
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- William
Female
- Belinda
- Colette
- Danielle
- Denise
- Irene
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Nanette
- Tina
- Victoria