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

Coyt, 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 Coyt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coyt in America

Coyt is the 37492nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coyt surname appeared 594 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 Coyt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coyt 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 Coyt

The surname COYT is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cot," which referred to a small dwelling or cottage. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a modest home or a hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COYT can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants completed in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This ancient manuscript mentions a person named Godric Cote, whose name is likely an early variant of COYT.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with spellings such as Cote, Cotte, and Cot. These variations likely stemmed from the different dialects spoken in different regions of England at the time.

In the 14th century, the name COYT began to emerge in its modern spelling. One notable bearer of the name was John Coyt, a merchant from Bristol who was mentioned in the city's records in 1378.

The 16th century saw the rise of a prominent COYT family in Shropshire, England. Thomas COYT (1510-1582) was a wealthy landowner and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Bishop's Castle in 1553.

In the 17th century, the name COYT gained notoriety through the exploits of Captain John COYT (1620-1697), a renowned English privateer who sailed the Caribbean and engaged in numerous battles against Spanish and French vessels.

Another notable figure was Sir Robert COYT (1690-1762), a highly respected jurist who served as Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench from 1738 to 1756.

In the 18th century, the COYT family established themselves in the county of Somerset, where they owned several estates. William COYT (1745-1819) was a prominent landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the region.

The 19th century saw the COYT name spread across the British Empire, with many members of the family serving in the armed forces and colonial administration. Major General Edward COYT (1810-1878) was a highly decorated officer who served in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coyt

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

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

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