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.

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.

Typical given names associated with the 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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