TheNameDBCoke
Topographic|OccupationalMeaning
Resident of Coke, a place name, or a metonymic occupational name for a coal worker.
Etymology
Derived from Old English locations named Coke, or from the word 'coke' referring to processed coal. The occupational sense emerged during the Industrial Revolution.
About the Coke Surname
An English surname with both topographic and occupational origins. It gained prominence during the medieval period and became associated with coal processing in industrial areas.
Distribution
Concentrated in England, particularly in coal-mining regions.
Notable Bearers
Sir Edward Coke