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

Cottier, 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 Cottier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cottier in America

Cottier is the 39887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cottier surname appeared 550 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 Cottier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cottier 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 Cottier

The surname Cottier originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It derives from the Old French word "cotier," meaning a peasant who paid rent for a cottage or small dwelling. This name initially referred to individuals who lived in cottages or small houses, often on the land of a feudal lord or landowner.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cottier can be found in historical records from various regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany. Some sources suggest that the name may have appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

One notable individual with the surname Cottier was Jean Cottier, a French painter and engraver born in 1608 in Tours, France. His works included religious paintings and engravings, and he was known for his intricate details and skillful use of light and shadow.

Another historical figure was Philippe Cottier, a 17th-century French architect who contributed to the design and construction of various buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the Château de Versailles.

In the 19th century, François Cottier, a Swiss-born priest and theologian, gained recognition for his writings on Catholic doctrine and his work as a professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

The surname Cottier has also been associated with several notable individuals in the field of literature. One such figure was Georges Cottier, a 20th-century French writer and poet born in 1922 in Lyon, France. He published numerous works of poetry and was recognized for his contributions to French literature.

Another literary figure was Marie Cottier, a Swiss author born in 1887. She wrote several novels and short stories, often exploring themes of family, relationships, and the complexities of human emotion.

While the surname Cottier has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cottier

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

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

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