Cockey

Cockey Meaning & Origin

About Cockey
The surname Cockey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cocc," meaning "rooster" or "cock." It was likely originally a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a loud voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Cockey may have had ancestors who were known for these qualities.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cockey: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cockey in Braille

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

The name Cockey in braille

How to sign the name Cockey using Sign Language

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

The name Cockey in sign language

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