About Coxen
The surname Coxen is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name "coxswain," which refers to the person in charge of a ship's boat and its crew. The name is derived from the Middle English word "cok," meaning "boat," and "swain," meaning "servant" or "attendant." Over time, the name Coxen evolved from its occupational origin to become a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Coxen are likely descendants of someone who held the position of a coxswain or were associated with maritime activities.
The surname Coxen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coxen 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 Coxen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Coxen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.