About Cockerill
The surname Cockerill is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "cok" meaning "rooster" and the diminutive suffix "-erell." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who either worked as a keeper of roosters or had some association with them. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed rooster-like characteristics such as being proud or courageous. Overall, the surname Cockerill signifies a connection to the world of roosters or a rooster-like quality in an individual.
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The surname Cockerill is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cockerill 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 Cockerill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cockerill using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.