About Coffland
The surname Coffland is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Coughlan. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cochlain," meaning "son of Cochlan." The name Cochlan itself is derived from the Gaelic word "cochall," meaning "hooded cloak" or "concealment." The surname Coffland likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who wore or made hooded cloaks or possibly as a nickname for someone who was secretive or concealed their true intentions.
The surname Coffland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coffland based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Coffland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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