COCKSEDGE
Cocksedge
Cocksedge is a surname of English origin, commonly found in the counties of Suffolk and Essex. The name is believed to have occupational roots, derived from the Middle English word "cokge," which refers to a tool used for trimming the tops of hedges.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Cocksedge were likely to have been involved in working with hedges or in a related agricultural occupation. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived by a prominent hedgerow or copse.
The Cocksedge surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Cokescache, Coxedge, and Cocksegge. The name has endured the test of time and continues to be found among the British population and in various parts of the world where individuals of English descent have settled.
Notable individuals with the surname Cocksedge have made contributions in various fields, from academics to business and the arts. The surname remains a part of British heritage, reflecting the diverse and storied history of the nation.
Typical given names associated with the Cocksedge surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Raymond
- Robert
Female
- Deborah
- Emma
- Gemma
- Jane
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Mary
- Samantha
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 960 people named Cocksedge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,598th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Cocksedge.
Famous people named Cocksedge
- Albert Cocksedge - Boxer (1884 to 1928)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.