About Cockburn
The surname Cockburn is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "cocc" meaning "rooster" and "burna" meaning "stream." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a stream where roosters were found. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, but it still retains its association with the original meaning.
The surname Cockburn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cockburn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cockburn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cockburn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cockburn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.