Explore the Family Name Cottrell
The meaning of Cottrell
English (southern and western England): status name for a cottager, from Old French coterel, a diminutive of cotier ‘cottager’ (see Cotter). In southwestern England, there may have been some confusion with Cottle, the place Frampton Cotterell, earlier recorded as Franton’ Ade Cotelli, having been named after the Cotel family, who held the manor from the 12th century.
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How common is the last name Cottrell in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cottrell waned slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 2043 in terms of commonality, but fell to 2141 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.8 percent. However, the actual number of people bearing the name increased by 3.94 percent, rising from 16,288 in 2000 to 16,930 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Cottrell per 100,000 people also decreased by 4.97 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,043 | #2,141 | -4.8% |
| Count | 16,288 | 16,930 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.04 | 5.74 | -4.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cottrell
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Cottrell, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Cottrells identified as White (83.38 percent), this was a decrease from 85.71 percent in 2000. The percentage who identified as Black increased from 10.65 percent in 2000 to 11.50 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic rose dramatically by 70.54 percent, though still representing a small portion of the total at 2.20 percent. The group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 31.58 percent, and those identifying with two or more races increased by 32.88 percent. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 9.62 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.71% | 83.38% | -2.72% |
| Black | 10.65% | 11.5% | 7.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.2% | 70.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.94% | 32.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.5% | 31.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.47% | -9.62% |
Cottrell ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Cottrell is British & Irish, which comprises 52.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.6%) and Scandinavian (3.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.8% |
| French & German | 24.6% |
| Scandinavian | 3.8% |
| Other | 18.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Cottrell
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Cottrell have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 86.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 85.60% |
What Cottrell haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Cottrell is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z225 and R-S7200, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Coates, Jones, Phillips, Morgan, Oliver, Shaw, Evans, Lewis, Matthews, Lloyd.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cottrell surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Cottrell have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Cottrell" Surname 45.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Cottrell" Surname 28.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cottrell" Surname 26.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Cottrell" Surname 18.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cottrell?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Cottrell are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition