Cooksey - Last Names

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Cooksey

/ˈkʊksi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the cook's island or cook's clearing

Represents service, sustenance, and domestic industry; symbolizes someone who provided essential nourishment within a household or estate.

Symbolism

Embodies themes of provision, hearth, and skilled labor; associated with warmth, reliability, and foundational family roles.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'coc' (cook) and 'eg' or 'egge' (island, dry ground in a marsh), likely referring to a geographical feature where a cook lived or worked; evolved as a locational or occupational surname in medieval England.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in medieval England, Cooksey is an English surname tied to occupational naming practices

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