Cogdill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The name Cogdill is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Cockhill, in Yorkshire. It is from the place-name that the family name is derived.

Early Origins of the Cogdill family

The surname Cogdill was first found in North Yorkshire, at Cockhill (Cock Hill) where the earliest known bearer of the name was Ralph de Coghull, who was listed in the Assize Rolls of 1286. The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 list Elizabetha de Cokhill and Johannes de Cockhill. 1 There is another Cockhill in Somerset but this was the ancient home of the Carey family. 2

Early History of the Cogdill family

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Cogdill Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Cogdill are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Cogdill include: Coghill, Coggshill, Cockhill, Cogdill, Cogdell and others.

Early Notables of the Cogdill family

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Cogdill Ranking

In the United States, the name Cogdill is the 12,079^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3

Migration of the Cogdill family to Ireland

Some of the Cogdill family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 71 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Cogdill family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Cogdill or a variant listed above: Mary Coghill, who settled in Virginia in 1684; George Coggshill, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1822; and D.J. Coghill, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851..

Contemporary Notables of the name Cogdill (post 1700) +

David Ellis "Dave" Cogdill Sr. (1950-2017), American Republican politician, Member of the California Senate (2006-2010), Member of the California State Assembly (2000-2006) 4
George Michael Cogdill (b. 1961), American journalist, anchor, novelist, screenwriter, and film producer who has been awarded 29 Emmys and a National Edward R. Murrow Award
Gail Ross Cogdill (b. 1937), American former football wide receiver who played from 1960 to 1970
Dave Cogdill, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008 5

The Cogdill Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Non dormit qui custodit
Motto Translation: No sleep for those on guard.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2012, April 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 20) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html