Coxen

Coxen Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Coxen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Coxen: 387
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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.

Ranking information for the surname Coxen is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKSN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑksən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coxen in Braille

Here's how to represent Coxen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Coxen in braille

How to sign the name Coxen using Sign Language

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.

The name Coxen in sign language

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