Unraveling The Cottin Surname: A Journey into Ancestry Through iGENEA DNA Testing
Family name Cottin
Utilizing iGENEA's comprehensive DNA testing which evaluates both autosomal and mitochondrial DNA, I delved into my ancestry and unearthed the origins and history of my surname, Cottin. The SNP testing utilised by iGENEA provided precision, while the surname query within the database touched upon my familial roots in Belgium and France.
Since receiving my iGENEA DNA test results, I have gained an all familial perspective and a deeper understanding of my roots, particularly in relation to my surname, Cottin.
One of the impressive aspects of the iGENEA DNA test is that it examines both the autosomal DNA and the mitochondrial DNA. The autosomal DNA supplies information about all lines of your family, while the mitochondrial DNA deals with the inheritance from the maternal side. This comprehensive testing has allowed me to view my genealogical line from a more thorough perspective.
The accuracy of the iGENEA DNA tests is also commendable. They offer a range of different testing options designed to provide as much accuracy as possible. The company uses SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) testing to determine the specific branches of your DNA. The results were precise and were brought back to me in a very digestible format.
However, understanding my ancestry wasn't the only purpose of my DNA test. I've always been intrigued by the origins of my surname, Cottin. When I entered my surname into the iGENEA database, it showed me that Cottin has roots in Belgium and France.
Further research into the Cottin surname indicates that it may have originally been a nickname for a man of uncouth or rustic manners, derived from the old French word 'cotin', meaning a peasant or villain. In the Middle Ages in Europe, hereditary surnames started to be used, and they were often derived from nicknames describing personal attributes or behaviors.
What I found particularly fascinating was the information about possible migration paths. It seems that at some point, ancestors with the Cottin name likely moved from France to Belgium. This was a common practice back in the Middle Ages when people were often named after their property or land holdings.
The DNA test and the surname research at iGENEA have both been incredibly enlightening for me. They've deepened my understanding of myself, my history, and my genetic makeup.
M. Cottin