About Cocks
The surname Cocks is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Cock," a diminutive of the name "Cocke," which itself was a nickname for someone resembling a rooster or having rooster-like qualities. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was proud or arrogant. Over time, the surname Cocks became established, and it is now primarily found in England and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Cocks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cocks 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 Cocks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cocks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cocks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.