Cottin

Occupational

Meaning

Possibly derived from a personal name or occupational reference related to cotton or textiles.

Etymology

May derive from the Old French personal name Cotin or from an occupational reference to cotton workers. The surname could also relate to a diminutive form of a Germanic name.

About the Cottin Surname

A French surname with possible occupational or personal name origins. The name remains relatively uncommon in modern genealogical records.

Distribution

Found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Cottin Surname

Howard A. Cottin

Honorable