Cockrum

Cockrum Meaning & Origin

About Cockrum
The surname Cockrum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "coccrum," meaning "a small hill or mound." It is a locational surname, typically associated with someone who lived near or on a small hill. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, resulting in variations such as Cockram, Cockrum, and Cockran.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cockrum: 2,312
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,219
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKRM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C02605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K R AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑkrəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cockrum in Braille

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

The name Cockrum in braille

How to sign the name Cockrum using Sign Language

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

The name Cockrum in sign language

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