Northcote Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Northcote last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Northcote last name
Meaning of the Northcote last name: north cottage. Northcote is an English surname from Old English north and cot, "cottage", common in Devon. Sir Stafford Northcote was Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the painter James Northcote was a pupil of Reynolds. Northcott is a common spelling of this last name.
Arms associated with the Northcote name
Coats of arms associated with the Northcote last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Northcote name FAQ
What does the Northcote name mean?
North cottage. Common variants include Northcott.
Where does the Northcote surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Northcote coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Northcote coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).