Cogdell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
France
Ireland

The ancestors of the bearers of the Cogdell family name are thought have lived in ancient Anglo-Saxon England. They were first found in Cockhill, in Yorkshire. It is from the place-name that the family name is derived.

Early Origins of the Cogdell family

The surname Cogdell 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 Cogdell family

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Cogdell Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Cogdell include Coghill, Coggshill, Cockhill, Cogdill, Cogdell and others.

Early Notables of the Cogdell family

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Cogdell Ranking

In the United States, the name Cogdell is the 17,406^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3

Migration of the Cogdell family to Ireland

Some of the Cogdell 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 Cogdell family

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Cogdell 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 Cogdell (post 1700) +

James Cogdell (b. 1952), American professional football player
Robert Cogdell (b. 1961), American professional baseball player
John S. Cogdell, American sculptor
Corey Cogdell (b. 1986), American Olympic bronze medalist trapshooter
John S. Cogdell, American politician, U.S. Consul in Rome, 1806-23 4
Alton Cogdell, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1944 4

The Cogdell 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 2016, January 20) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html