Cocroft

Meaning

A surname derived from a place name combining 'cock' with 'croft' (small farm).

Etymology

Cocroft combines Old English 'coc' (rooster) with 'croft' (small enclosed field or farm), suggesting a topographic origin. The name likely referred to someone living at or owning a small farm where roosters were kept.

About the Cocroft Surname

An obscure English surname with topographic origins combining occupational and locational elements. The name appears rarely in historical records with very limited modern distribution.

Distribution

Found in England with limited distribution, primarily in northern and central regions.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Cocroft Surname