indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from occupation)
Other Forms FormsCotterell, Cotterel, Cotteral, Cotteril, Cotterill, Cottral, Cottrall, Coterall, Coterel, Coteril, Coterill, Cotrall, Cottrle, Cotral, Cotraul, Cotrelly
Meaning & History
First found in Derbyshire where the family "Cottrell" held a family seat and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege lord for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings, 1066CEA serf or bond tenant who held a cottage by service. Derived from Old English "cote", which means "shelter" or "cottage" and Old French "coterel", a diminutive of "cotier" which means "cottager"