Coats
Coats Meaning & Origin
About Coats
The surname Coats is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the medieval personal name "Cot(e)" or "Cote," which was a short form of various names such as Col(e)man or Colb(e)rt. The name Coats was originally a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive coat or cloak, or it could have been a topographical name for someone who lived near a cottage or small house. Over time, the surname Coats has become relatively rare, but it can still be found in various parts of the English-speaking world.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Coats is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Coats: 15,943
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 2286
- Frequency per 100k people: 5.4
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coats 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 Coats is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Coats in Braille
Here's how to represent Coats in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Coats using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Coats using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
