Cockshead History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Cockshead

What does the name Cockshead mean?

The ancestors of the Cockshead surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in the village of Coxhead. The ending head was a common suffix used in local places names. The surname may also be derived from a nickname, in which case the original bearer bore some fanciful resemblance to a rooster.

Early Origins of the Cockshead family

The surname Cockshead was first found in London, where the name has been found in records since the 15th century.

Early History of the Cockshead family

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Cockshead Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Cockshead include Coxhead, Cokkeshead, Cockshead and others.

Early Notables of the Cockshead family

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Migration of the Cockshead family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Mary Coxhead, a bonded immigrant who arrived in Maryland in 1726; Richard Coxhead, who came to Maryland in 1672; as well as William Coxhead, who was recorded in the 1871 census of Ontario, Canada..