Cockrell

Descriptive

Meaning

A variant spelling of Cockerell, derived from a diminutive meaning 'little rooster'.

Etymology

Cockrell represents an alternative spelling of Cockerell, combining Old English 'coc' with diminutive suffixes. The variant spelling became established through regional pronunciation differences and scribal variation in medieval records.

About the Cockrell Surname

An English surname variant with the same origins as Cockerell, showing spelling variation common in medieval nomenclature. The name has stronger presence in North America than its parent form.

Distribution

Found in England and North America, particularly in the southern United States.

Notable Bearers

Various American historical figures with this surname

People with the Cockrell Surname

Francis Marion Cockrell

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