COYTE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Coyte

Coyte is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old French word "coite," meaning a cushat or wood-pigeon. The name likely evolved from a nickname for a person who resembled or had attributes associated with the wood-pigeon.

Distribution

The surname Coyte is primarily found in the southern region of England, with concentrations in counties such as Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.

Notable Individuals

George Coyte: A prominent 18th-century landowner and philanthropist known for his contributions to local schools and charities in the Somerset region.
Sarah Coyte: A contemporary Australian cricketer with English ancestry, known for her successes in international women's cricket competitions.

Variants

Variants of the surname Coyte include Coite, Coyt, and Coyts.

References

P.H. Reaney, A Dictionary of English Surnames, Oxford University Press, 1991.
P. Hanks, F. Hodges, A Dictionary of Surnames, Oxford University Press, 1988.

There are approximately 214 people named Coyte in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Coyte.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Christopher
David
John
Luke
Marc
Matt
Neil
Paul
Peter
Philip
Ray
Richard
Timothy

Female

Aishah
Charlotte
Emma
Helen
Jennifer
Mary
Patricia
Sarah
Stephanie
Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.