About Cottom
The surname Cottom is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cotum," meaning "at the cottages." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked at cottages or small dwellings. The name Cottom signifies a connection to a rural or agricultural lifestyle, reflecting the historical occupation or residence of the original bearers of the surname.
The surname Cottom is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cottom 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 Cottom is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cottom in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cottom using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.