About Cockley
The surname Cockley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from the village of Cockley Cley in Norfolk, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "cocc" meaning "rooster" and "leah" meaning "woodland" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Cockley can be interpreted to mean "dweller by the rooster's woodland" or "one who lived near the clearing where roosters were kept."
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The surname Cockley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cockley 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 Cockley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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