COUTS
Couts
Couts is an English surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old French word 'cultre', meaning 'knife' or 'blade'. The surname is thought to have been an occupational name for a cutler or knife-maker. It is likely that the progenitors of the Couts family were involved in the manufacture or selling of knives or blades.
The Couts surname can be traced back to medieval times in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Fife and Angus. Over the centuries, the Couts family has spread across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Couts include Thomas Coutts (1735–1822), a prominent banker and founder of the Coutts banking dynasty. The family name has retained its prominence in the financial and business sectors.
The Couts surname has also expanded beyond the United Kingdom, with descendants establishing themselves in countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Today, the surname Couts continues to be used by individuals around the world as a symbol of their Scottish heritage and connection to a rich historical legacy.
There are approximately 11 people named Couts in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Couts.
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
- Gordon
- John
- Jonathan
- Marcel
- Nicholas
Female
- Paula
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