About Cogill
The surname Cogill is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Koli, which means "coal" or "dark" in reference to someone with dark hair or complexion. The addition of the suffix "-gill" indicates a location, specifically a ravine or narrow valley. Therefore, the surname Cogill likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a ravine or valley associated with the personal name Koli.
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The surname Cogill is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cogill 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 Cogill is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cogill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cogill using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.