COOKSEY
Cooksey
Cooksey is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from the Old English word "cocc," meaning a cook. The surname Cooksey is classified as a topographical surname, indicating that it was derived from a characteristic of the landscape or locale where the original bearer lived.
The earliest recorded instance of the Cooksey surname dates back to medieval England. The name has been found in various regions throughout the country, including the West Midlands, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Cooksey have been identified in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The name has also been transported to countries outside of the United Kingdom through migration and settlement.
Today, the surname Cooksey remains prevalent in England and other parts of the world, carried by individuals who can trace their lineage back to the original bearers of the name. Like many surnames, Cooksey continues to evolve and adapt as families grow and migrate, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 1,815 people named Cooksey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,562nd most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Cooksey.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan