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.
There are approximately 135 people named Coxe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Coxe.
Typical given names associated with the 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
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