Decoteau

Decoteau Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Decoteau: 2,194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,786
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.74

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TKT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D02030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K AH0 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ›kΙ™toʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Decoteau in Braille

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

The name Decoteau in braille

How to sign the name Decoteau using Sign Language

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.

The name Decoteau in sign language

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