Cothran

Cothran Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cothran: 4,005
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,277
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K0RN
🗽 NYSIIS
CATA
🔊 Soundex
C030605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 TH R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑθrən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K0RN', 'KTRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cothran in Braille

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

The name Cothran in braille

How to sign the name Cothran using Sign Language

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.

The name Cothran in sign language

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