COTTIER

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Cottier

The surname Cottier is of English origin and derives from the Old French word "cote", meaning a small shelter or cottage. As such, it is classified as a topographic surname, indicating that an ancestral bearer of the name likely lived near or in a cottage.

The surname Cottier is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most instances found in England. Records show that the name has been present in England since at least the 13th century. Over time, variations such as Cotter and Cotterill have also surfaced.

Individuals with the surname Cottier have been involved in a variety of professions, with some working as agricultural labourers while others pursued trades such as carpentry and masonry. The name has also been found among the gentry class, indicating a mix of social statuses for bearers of this surname.

As with many surnames, the Cottier name has likely evolved over the centuries due to factors such as regional accents, illiteracy, and the discretion of clerks recording names. Despite its relative rarity, the surname Cottier is a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's rich history and linguistic heritage.

There are approximately 427 people named Cottier in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Cottier.

Surname type: Occupational name

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
Gordon
James
John
Mark
Michael
Nicholas
Paul
Philip
Stephen

Female

Alison
Ann
Elizabeth
Jaime
Jean
Jessica
Julie
Karen
Kathleen
Leigh
Mary
Natalie
Nicola
Rachael

Similar and related surnames

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