Kottbusser

Kottbusser is a demonym historically used to refer to residents of Cottbus, a city in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. The form derives from the city’s name, and in modern standard German the most common demonym for inhabitants of Cottbus is Cottbuser (plural Cottbuser, feminine Cottbuserin). Kottbusser is encountered mainly in older texts, dialect usage, or in variant spellings.

Cottbus lies in eastern Brandenburg on the Spree River, in the historic region of Lower Lusatia. It functions as an administrative, educational, and cultural center, home to institutions such as the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) and several museums, theaters, and cultural venues. The city’s economy and culture reflect its role as a regional hub in the Lusatian area.

In contemporary usage, Kottbusser as a demonym is relatively rare and typically not used in official contexts. The term also appears in toponyms linked to the city name, such as Kottbusser Tor, a well-known square and transit hub in Berlin, whose name reflects historical routes associated with Cottbus. In these contexts the reference is more about historic or geographic naming than current demography.

Overall, Kottbusser is of primarily historical or linguistic interest, with the everyday demonym for Cottbus residents remaining Cottbuser.