COXE

Coxe

Coxe is a surname of English and Welsh origin, derived from the Old English word "cocc," meaning a leader or chief. The name may also have Welsh roots, coming from the Welsh word "coch," meaning red, denoting a person with red hair or complexion.

The Coxe surname first appeared in the historical records of Britain during the medieval period. It is thought to have originated in the county of Lancashire, England, where families bearing the name were prominent landowners and held positions of influence. Over time, branches of the Coxe family spread to other regions of England, including Wales.

Notable individuals with the surname Coxe include Archibald Coxe, an American political economist, and William Coxe, an English historian and clergyman known for his works on European history.

Today, the surname Coxe is relatively rare but can still be found among families of English and Welsh descent. Variants of the name include Cox and Cocks. The Coxe name continues to carry a sense of heritage and history, connecting modern-day bearers to their ancestral roots in the British Isles.

Typical given names associated with the Coxe surname

Male

• Adrian
• Andrew
• David
• Gary
• James
• Michael
• Neil
• Paul
• Richard
• Simon
• Steven
• Timothy

Female

• Abigail
• Anna
• Antonia
• Camilla
• Charlotte
• Elizabeth
• Karen
• Katherine
• Linda
• Lydia
• Mary
• Michelle
• Nicola
• Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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Famous people named Coxe

• Cameron Coxe - Welsh football player
• Henry Coxe - Librarian (1811 to 1881)

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.

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