Coates

Coates Meaning & Origin

About Coates
The surname Coates is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "cot," meaning a small cottage or shelter, and was often used to denote someone who lived in or near such a dwelling. Alternatively, it could also be derived from the Old English word "cote," meaning a coat or outer garment, and may have been used as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of coats. Overall, the surname Coates is likely to have originated as a locational or occupational name, referring to someone's place of residence or profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Coates is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Coates: 23,725
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,512
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coates based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Coates is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 EY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/koʊeɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coates in Braille

Here's how to represent Coates in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Coates in braille

How to sign the name Coates using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Coates using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Coates in sign language

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