Cot

Cot Meaning & Origin

About Cot
The surname Cot is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cot," meaning a small cottage or shelter. It was often used to describe someone who lived in or near a small dwelling. The surname Cot likely originated as a topographic name for someone who resided in such a place or as a nickname for someone who had a connection to a cottage. Over time, variations of the surname may have emerged, such as Cott, Cote, or Coate.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cot: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cot 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 Cot is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/kɑt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cot in Braille

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

The name Cot in braille

How to sign the name Cot using Sign Language

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

The name Cot in sign language

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