Find out how popular the last name Cotera is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cotera.

Cotera, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cotera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cotera in America

Cotera is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cotera surname appeared 146 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cotera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cotera to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cotera

The surname Cotera is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "cota," which refers to a type of armor or coat worn by soldiers and knights. The name may have been initially assigned to someone who made or wore this type of armor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cotera can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it was documented in the 14th century. The spelling variations at the time included Cotera, Coteira, and Coteiro.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the surname Cotera residing in the city of Valencia. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of Spain by that time.

The name Cotera is also associated with certain place names in Spain, such as Cotera de Rute, a town located in the province of Córdoba. It is possible that some individuals may have adopted the surname Cotera as a way to indicate their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Cotera. One example is Juan Cotera, a Spanish explorer who was part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés to Mexico in the 16th century.

Another prominent figure was Rodrigo Cotera, a Spanish military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista period in the 13th century.

In the 18th century, there was a renowned Spanish painter named Francisco Cotera, known for his religious paintings and murals adorning various churches in Spain.

During the 19th century, a notable figure was Juana Cotera, a Spanish author and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love and nature.

Additionally, records from the 16th century mention a family named Cotera residing in the town of Espinosa de los Monteros, located in the northern region of Spain.

While the surname Cotera is primarily associated with Spain, it is also found in other Spanish-speaking countries due to migration patterns and historical connections. However, the earliest known origins of the name can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cotera

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cotera.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cotera was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cotera has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cotera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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