Cockerell

Cockerell Meaning & Origin

About Cockerell
The surname Cockerell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "cok" meaning "rooster" and the suffix "-erell" denoting a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Cockerell is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a rooster or had rooster-like qualities. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cockerell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cockerell: 428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,177
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cockerell 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 Cockerell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K ER0 EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑkərˌɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C264

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cockerell in Braille

Here's how to represent Cockerell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cockerell in braille

How to sign the name Cockerell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cockerell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cockerell in sign language

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