About Coffin
The surname Coffin is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "coffin" or "cofin," meaning a basket or chest. It was originally a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of coffins or a nickname for someone who resembled a coffin in some way. The surname Coffin has been recorded in England since the 13th century and is most commonly found in the southwestern counties of Devon and Somerset. Today, it is a relatively rare surname with a rich historical association.
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The surname Coffin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coffin 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 Coffin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Coffin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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