COCKLEY
Cockley
The surname Cockley is of English origin, predominantly found in the county of Yorkshire in Northern England. The name is believed to have ancient roots and its meaning is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cocc", which referred to a male bird, particularly the rooster.
The Cockley surname is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed rooster-like characteristics, such as being proud or boastful. It is also possible that the name may have been a reference to someone who kept or worked with roosters or had some association with these birds.
Over time, the surname Cockley would have been passed down through generations within families, often becoming fixed and used as a hereditary family name. Variants of the name may have emerged based on regional dialects and pronunciations.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Cockley can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies and areas with historical ties to British migration.
Researching one's genealogy and tracing the history of the Cockley surname can provide valuable insights into the ancestral roots and heritage of individuals carrying this name.
There are approximately 117 people named Cockley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Cockley.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- Derek
- Jonathan
- Kieron
- Michael
- Paul
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Charlotte
- Elsie
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Kerry
- Linda
- Lorraine
- Mary
- Nicola
- Nicole
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Sylvia