Cotner

Cotner Meaning & Origin

About Cotner
The surname Cotner is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name "cottar" or "cotter," which referred to a tenant farmer who lived in a cottage or small dwelling. The name is derived from the Middle English word "cotter," which in turn comes from the Old English word "cot," meaning "cottage" or "small house." Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Cotner. Therefore, the surname Cotner signifies someone who lived in or worked on a small cottage or farm.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cotner: 2,677
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11709
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.91

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cotner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑtnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cotner in Braille

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

The name Cotner in braille

How to sign the name Cotner using Sign Language

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

The name Cotner in sign language

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