COXHEAD
Coxhead
Coxhead is an English surname of pre-7th century Old English origins. The name is derived from the Old English "cocc" which means 'rooster', and "heafod" meaning 'head'. The name is of occupational origin, indicating a person who may have been a keeper of poultry or someone who bore a resemblance to a rooster in some way.
The surname Coxhead is most commonly found in the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Staffordshire in England. It is particularly prevalent in the north of England.
Over the centuries, the Coxhead surname has undergone various spelling variations including Coxhed, Cockshed, and Cockshead among others. Individuals bearing the surname Coxhead can be found in records dating back to the 16th century in England.
Notable individuals with the surname Coxhead include prominent figures in various fields such as literature, arts, and academia.
The Coxhead family crest features a rooster as a prominent motif, symbolising the original interpretation of the surname. The motto "Virtute et opera" which translates to "By virtue and hard work" reflects the values associated with the Coxhead name.
Today, the surname Coxhead continues to be borne by many individuals in Britain and around the world, maintaining a connection to its historical roots in the English language and culture.
There are approximately 1,223 people named Coxhead in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,333rd most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Coxhead.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bryan
- Daniel
- David
- Edward
- Harry
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Christine
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- June
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Ruth
- Sarah