Explore the Family Name Cooksey
The meaning of Cooksey
English (West Midlands): habitational name from a place in Worcestershire named Cooksey, from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Cucu (perhaps a byname from Old English cwicu ‘lively’) + Old English ēg ‘island’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cooksey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cooksey has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cooksey was ranked as the 4737th most popular surname with a count of 6845 individuals, representing a proportion of 2.54 per 100k people in the U.S. However, by 2010, the surname's rank had dropped to 5187 with a count of 6740 individuals, reflecting a proportion of 2.28 per 100k people. This represents a decrease of 9.5% in ranking and a 1.53% drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,737 | #5,187 | -9.5% |
| Count | 6,845 | 6,740 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.54 | 2.28 | -10.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cooksey
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Cooksey surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Cooksey surname identified as White, at 79.74%. By 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 78.46%. The next largest group was Black, which increased from 15.41% in 2000 to 16.25% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups also saw increases in this time period, with the former growing from 0.22% to 0.39%, and the latter from 1.86% to 2.28%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group, however, saw a decrease from 0.98% in 2000 to 0.77% in 2010. The Two or more races category saw a small increase from 1.80% to 1.85% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.74% | 78.46% | -1.61% |
| Black | 15.41% | 16.25% | 5.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.28% | 22.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.85% | 2.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0.77% | -21.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.39% | 77.27% |
Cooksey ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Cooksey is British & Irish, which comprises 61.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.7%) and Scandinavian (2.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Korean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 61.2% |
| French & German | 22.7% |
| Scandinavian | 2.8% |
| Other | 13.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Cooksey
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Cooksey have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 91.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 91.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 91.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 91.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 90.70% |
What Cooksey haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Cooksey is R-M167, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M167 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-S11493 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Metcalfe, Edson, Cary, Isaacs, Bragg, Tabor, Metcalf, Gossett, Suggs, Trump.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cooksey surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Cooksey have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Cooksey" Surname 44.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Cooksey" Surname 37.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cooksey" Surname 25.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Cooksey" Surname 17.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cooksey?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Cooksey are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition