Cotts

Cotts is a surname of English-language origin. It is relatively uncommon and occurs in several countries, particularly in the British Isles and North America.

The precise origin of Cotts is not known with certainty. It is commonly treated as a variant of the cognate surnames Cott or Cotte, which in turn may derive from a descriptive nickname for someone associated with a cottage or homestead, or from a toponym formed from the Middle English word cot meaning a small shelter or cottage.

In modern records, Cotts is a rare surname. It appears in genealogical databases and civil records, with occurrences concentrated in regions settled by English speakers.

There are no widely recognized figures with the surname Cotts who have a separate encyclopedic biography. The name is sometimes encountered in combination with given names in historical or contemporary records but lacks sustained prominence in public life.

Related or similar surnames include Cott, Coates, and Potts; these terms are distinct entries but occasionally confused in spellings or oral transmission.