Coxe

Meaning

Derived from the Old English word for a cuckoo bird or possibly a variant of Cox.

Etymology

The name may come from Old English 'cocc' (rooster or bird) or be a variant spelling of Cox, which derives from 'cock'. It could also relate to the occupation of coxswain in maritime contexts.

About the Coxe Surname

An English surname with possible ornithological or occupational origins, likely related to birds or maritime professions. The name appears in American historical records from the colonial period.

Distribution

Found in England and among English-speaking populations, particularly in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Tench Coxe (American economist and statesman)

People with the Coxe Surname