COCK
Cock
Surname Origin: English
Meaning: The surname Cock is of English origin, deriving from the Old English term "cocc," which meant a person resembling a bird having a round or protruding belly. It is likely that the surname was used as a nickname for someone with this physical feature or perhaps who worked with poultry.
Distribution: The surname Cock is most commonly found in England, especially in regions such as Yorkshire, Devon, and Somerset. It has also spread to other English-speaking countries through immigration and colonial expansion.
Notable Individuals:
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John Cock (1709–1772): An English composer and musician known for his contribution to Baroque music.
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Caroline Cock: A renowned British artist famous for her landscapes and seascapes paintings in the 19th century.
Variants: Variants of the Cock surname include Cooke, Cox, and Cocks.
Trivia: The surname Cock has a long history in England, with records dating back to medieval times. It has evolved over the centuries due to changes in language and dialects, leading to various spellings and forms of the name.
There are approximately 926 people named Cock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,814th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Cock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Darren
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Tim
Female
- Helen
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Phyllis
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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