Coutu

Coutu Meaning & Origin

About Coutu
The surname Coutu is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "coutu," meaning "seam" or "stitch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in sewing or tailoring. Over time, the surname Coutu became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with the trade of sewing or tailoring. Today, individuals with the surname Coutu can be found primarily in French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada and France.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coutu: 1,563
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17888
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C030
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW0 CH UW1
๐ŸŒ IPA
/kuหˆสงu/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coutu in Braille

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

The name Coutu in braille

How to sign the name Coutu using Sign Language

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

The name Coutu in sign language

Numerology