Cotta
Cotta Meaning & Origin
About Cotta
The surname Cotta is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "cota," meaning "coat" or "tunic." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive coat or tunic, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a tailor or someone involved in the textile industry. Over time, the surname Cotta has spread to various countries and can be found in different forms and spellings.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cotta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cotta: 1,129
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 22707
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.38
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cotta 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 Cotta is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cotta in Braille
Here's how to represent Cotta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cotta using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cotta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
