About Kotkin
The surname Kotkin is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "kotka," meaning "cat" in Russian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had cat-like qualities or characteristics, such as agility or stealth. The surname Kotkin is relatively common in Russia and among Russian-speaking communities around the world.
The surname Kotkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kotkin 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 Kotkin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kotkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kotkin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.