About Cooksley
The surname Cooksley is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a cook or someone who worked in a kitchen. It is derived from the Middle English word "cok" meaning cook, and the suffix "-sley" indicating a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Cooksley signifies a person who lived near or worked in a clearing or meadow where cooking or culinary activities took place.
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The surname Cooksley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cooksley 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 Cooksley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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