Cooksey

Meaning

Derived from a place name or the occupation of cooking, with a locative suffix.

Etymology

Formed from 'cook' (occupational) combined with the Old English suffix '-ey' or '-sey,' which denotes a place or island. This suggests either a place where cooks lived or worked, or a topographic origin.

About the Cooksey Surname

An English surname combining the occupational term 'cook' with a locative suffix, suggesting a place associated with cooking. The surname remains relatively uncommon in modern records.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Cooksey Surname