About Cottonham
The surname Cottonham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "cotum" meaning cottages or huts, and "ham" meaning homestead or village. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Cottonham can be interpreted as "the homestead or village of cottages." It likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name either lived in or were associated with a place named Cottonham.
The surname Cottonham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cottonham 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 Cottonham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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