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

Cotrina, 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 Cotrina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cotrina in America

Cotrina is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cotrina surname appeared 211 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 Cotrina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cotrina 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 Cotrina

The surname "COTRINA" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. The name is thought to have derived from the Latin word "coturnix," which means "quail." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the hunting or breeding of quails.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from various regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Umbria, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. It is possible that the name was initially adopted as a descriptive surname, referring to an individual who had a particular affinity or association with quails.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Giovanni Cotrina, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he traded in luxury goods, including spices and textiles, and his business dealings extended across the Mediterranean region.

In the 15th century, the Cotrina family established themselves as landowners in the region of Umbria. Notably, Pier Cotrina (1430-1492) was a prominent figure in the city of Perugia, where he held various political and administrative positions.

During the Renaissance period, the Cotrina surname gained further recognition through the artistic achievements of Lucrezia Cotrina (1475-1542), a skilled painter and fresco artist from Siena. Her works can be found adorning the walls of several churches and noble residences throughout Tuscany.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Girolamo Cotrina (1520-1591), a renowned scholar and theologian from Rome. Cotrina served as a professor at the University of Bologna and was widely respected for his contributions to the field of religious studies.

In the 17th century, the Cotrina family extended their influence to Naples, where Antonio Cotrina (1610-1678) became a prominent figure in the city's legal and judicial circles. He served as a judge and was known for his fair and impartial rulings.

Throughout the centuries, the Cotrina surname has been associated with various professions and fields of expertise, ranging from trade and agriculture to academia and the arts. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cotrina

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

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 Cotrina 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 Cotrina 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 Cotrina was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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