About Cothran
The surname Cothran is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Cathair," meaning "battle fort." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked at a fort or stronghold. Over time, the name evolved into Cothran and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Cothran can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.
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The surname Cothran is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cothran 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 Cothran is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cothran in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cothran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.