What is coulter surname?

The Coulter surname is of Scottish and Northern Irish origin, and is derived from the Old English word "cultour," which means "a ploughshare." This suggests that the name was originally a occupational surname for someone who made or used ploughshares.

The Coulter family can be traced back to the 14th century in Scotland, where they were prominent landowners and members of the nobility. However, many Coulters also migrated to Northern Ireland during the Ulster Plantation in the 1600s, and today the name is more commonly found there than in Scotland.

Famous people with the Coulter surname include David Coulter, an American musician and producer, and Phil Coulter, an Irish musician and songwriter.