About Cockerel
The surname Cockerel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "cok" meaning "rooster" or "cock" and the diminutive suffix "-erel." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who resembled a rooster in some way, such as having a proud or assertive nature, or perhaps for someone who worked with or owned roosters. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname.
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The surname Cockerel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cockerel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cockerel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cockerel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.