TheNameDBCocke
DescriptiveMeaning
A surname derived from the Old English word for rooster or a male given name.
Etymology
Cocke likely derives from Old English 'coc' (rooster) or served as a diminutive form of names like Cocking. It may have originated as a nickname for someone with rooster-like characteristics or as an occupational name for a poultry keeper.
About the Cocke Surname
An English surname with medieval origins, likely descriptive or occupational in nature. The name appears sporadically in historical records with relatively modest distribution.
Distribution
Found primarily in England, particularly in southern and eastern regions.
Notable Bearers
Samuel Cocke (colonial Virginia figure)