COto

Coto is a term of Spanish origin that is used as a noun, a place name, and a surname. In its noun sense, coto refers to a designated or restricted area, commonly a coto de caza or game reserve where hunting is regulated and access may be limited by law or custom. The word carries implications of rights, boundaries, and management by authorities or landowners.

In toponymy, Coto appears as a place name in various Spanish-speaking countries. It is used for towns, districts, or geographic features and often reflects historical ownership or land-use practices associated with past cadastral designations or hunting domains. The distribution of the name is more common in regions with Spanish influence, including parts of Spain and Latin America.

As a surname, Coto is found in Spain and across Latin America, where it has been borne by numerous individuals in public life, culture, and local communities. In modern usage, Coto also appears in branding and organization names, including retail chains, wineries, and cultural associations, reflecting the word's heritage of territory, property, and identity.

The term may appear in media or literature with variations in spelling or capitalization, and may appear in compound forms such as cotos de caza or coto de pesca, depending on regional usage.