About Decoteau
The surname Decoteau is of French origin and is derived from the word "coteau," meaning "hill" or "slope" in French. It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or on a hill or slope. The name Decoteau may have been given to individuals who resided in areas with such geographical features, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Decoteau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Decoteau 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 Decoteau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Decoteau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Decoteau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.