About Cogshell
The surname Cogshell is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name "Coggeshall" in Essex, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "cogg," meaning "cock" or "rooster," and "healh," meaning "nook" or "recess." Therefore, the surname Cogshell likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a nook or recess where roosters were kept.
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The surname Cogshell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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