Cottrell

Cottrell Meaning & Origin

About Cottrell
The surname Cottrell is of English origin and has two possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "cotterel," which referred to a person who lived in a small cottage or a cottager. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old French word "cotier," meaning a person who lived near the coast or a coastal dweller. Both meanings suggest a connection to a humble dwelling or a coastal location.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cottrell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cottrell: 16,930
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cottrell 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 Cottrell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C03604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 T R EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ˌkɑˈtrɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C364

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cottrell in Braille

Here's how to represent Cottrell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cottrell in braille

How to sign the name Cottrell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cottrell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cottrell in sign language

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