About Cott
The surname Cott is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a cottage or a small dwelling, derived from the Middle English word "cott," meaning "cottage." Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of the surname Scott, derived from the Old English word "scotti," meaning "a Gael." Lastly, it could also be a variant of the surname Coote, derived from the Old English word "cot," meaning "a small shelter or cottage." The exact meaning of the surname Cott would depend on its specific origin and context.
The surname Cott is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cott 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 Cott is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cott in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cott using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.