About Cottingham
The surname Cottingham is of English origin and is derived from a place name in East Yorkshire, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "cot," meaning a small cottage or shelter, and "inga," indicating a group of people or family. Therefore, the surname Cottingham likely originated as a locational name for someone who hailed from or resided in Cottingham, denoting their association with the place.
The surname Cottingham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cottingham 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 Cottingham is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cottingham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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