Cocking

Cocking Meaning & Origin

About Cocking
The surname Cocking is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cocc," meaning a rooster or male bird. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who resembled a rooster in appearance or behavior. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Cocking can be found worldwide, although it is more commonly found in the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cocking: 525
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑkɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cocking in Braille

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

The name Cocking in braille

How to sign the name Cocking using Sign Language

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

The name Cocking in sign language

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