About Cotterill
The surname Cotterill is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name "cotter," which referred to a tenant farmer who occupied a cottage or smallholding. The suffix "-ill" is a diminutive, indicating a small or lesser version of something. Therefore, Cotterill can be interpreted as "little cotter" or "smallholder." This surname likely originated as a way to distinguish individuals who held this occupation or lived in cottages from others in the community.
The surname Cotterill is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cotterill based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cotterill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cotterill using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.