Explore the Family Name Cocke
The meaning of Cocke
English: 1. nickname from Middle English cok (Old English and Old French coc) ‘rooster’. 2. patronymic from the Old French and Middle English personal name Cok, of uncertain origin but perhaps derived from the word in 1 above. 3. occupational name from Middle English cok ‘cook’, a variant of Cook. 4. in addition, the name may occasionally also have been topographic or habitational, referring to a house or inn distinguished by a sign depicting a rooster (see 1 above). Surnames derived from house and inn signs are rare in English.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cocke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cocke has experienced a decrease in popularity over time. In the year 2000, it was ranked 20,693rd with a count of 1,188 people bearing the name, equating to approximately 0.44 individuals per 100,000. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 26,313th and the count fell to 928 persons, representing a decline of about 27.16% in rank and 21.89% in count. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 29.55% to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,693 | #26,313 | -27.16% |
| Count | 1,188 | 928 | -21.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.31 | -29.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cocke
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cocke. In 2000, 93.60% identified as White, 2.44% as Hispanic, and 1.60% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was also a minority (1.35%) identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. By 2010, there were some notable changes. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly to 91.59%, the percentage of Hispanics increased significantly by 63.52% to reach 3.99%. Those reporting as being of two or more races also increased to 1.83%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decline to 1.19%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 91.59% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.99% | 63.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.83% | 35.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 1.19% | -25.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |