About Cockrell
The surname Cockrell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cocc" meaning "rooster" and the word "hyll" meaning "hill." Therefore, the surname Cockrell is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or on a hill where roosters were kept. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, but its meaning remains connected to its agricultural and topographical origins.
The surname Cockrell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cockrell 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 Cockrell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cockrell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.