Ducote

Ducote is a surname of French origin. It is a variant of the surname "Ducoté", which itself is derived from "du côté," meaning "from the side" or "of the side" in French. This could have originated as a locational name, describing someone who lived on the side of a hill, a road, or other geographical feature. It could also have been a descriptive nickname.

The surname is primarily found in regions with historical French influence, particularly in France and areas of North America, such as Louisiana in the United States, due to historical French colonization.

Variations of the name may include Ducotey, Ducoteau, and other similar spellings reflecting regional dialects or phonetic adaptations over time.

Individuals with the surname Ducote have contributed to various fields including business, arts, and sciences.