About Cockran
The surname Cockran is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cochrán," meaning "a little rooster" or "a young cock." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Cochrán. The name may have been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud or courageous. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Cochran and Cochrane, have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Cockran can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
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The surname Cockran is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cockran 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 Cockran is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cockran in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cockran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.