Northcotts

Northcotts is a toponym and surname used in English-language contexts. It is not a single, well-defined town but has appeared as the name of several small settlements and as a family name in historical records.

The name combines the element north with cot or cottage, suggesting a northern dwelling or a settlement associated with a northern tract. Related variants such as Northcott and Northcote share common etymological roots.

Geographic usage of Northcotts is primarily found in Britain, appearing in parish, land, and estate documents, and it has also been carried to other regions through migration. In some cases, the name persists through descendants who bear it as a surname.

As a place-name, Northcotts typically denotes small rural locales rather than large towns; when present, local histories often emphasize agriculture, land tenure, and parish affiliations. The form also remains in modern use as a surname across various regions.