COTTERELL
Cotterell
Cotterell is a surname of Old French origin, derived from the architectural term "cottrel," meaning a small courtyard or enclosed yard. The surname is believed to have been given to individuals who lived near or worked in such areas.
Historically, the Cotterell surname has been found predominantly in England, particularly in the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire. The earliest recordings of the name date back to the 13th century, and over time, branches of the Cotterell family have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Cotterell include Sir Charles Cotterell, a 17th-century English officer and herald, known for his work as the Garter Principal King of Arms. Additionally, the Cotterell family has been associated with various achievements and accomplishments across a range of fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of British history.
Today, the Cotterell surname continues to be found within the British Isles and further afield, with descendants of the family playing diverse roles in modern society.
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There are approximately 2,064 people named Cotterell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,110th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Cotterell.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Linda
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Catterall
- Catterel
- Catterell
- Catterill
- Cattrall
- Coeterill
- Coteral
- Coterell
- Coterhill
- Coterill
- Cotherill
- Cotrale
- Cotrall
- Cotrel
- Cotrell
- Cotrill
- Cottell
- Cotter
- Cotteral
- Cotterall
- Cotterel
- Cotterhil
- Cotterhill
- Cotteril
- Cotterill
- Cotterll
- Cotterrall
- Cotterrel
- Cotterrell
- Cotterrill
- Cottirell
- Cottirill
- Cottorell
- Cottral
- Cottrall
- Cottreill
- Cottrel
- Cottrele
- Cottrell
- Cottriell
- Cottril
- Cottrill
- Cutterall
- Cutterill
- Gotterell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.