Cooze History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Cooze

What does the name Cooze mean?

The ancient and distinguished surname Cooze is originally of French origin, and refers to "a dealer in horses." The name was brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066, and became one of the many Anglo-Norman words that made up Middle English.

Early Origins of the Cooze family

The surname Cooze was first found in Essex, where the Cooze family was anciently seated as Lords of the Manor. For the three centuries following the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the language of the courts was French, and the Norman ambience prevailed. Norman surnames were held by members of aristocracy, and the Cooze family was a prominent one in the county of Essex. The family name was first referenced in the year 1299 when Ralph le Kossar held estates in that county.

Early History of the Cooze family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cooze research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1392, 1449, 1820, 1870 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Cooze History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cooze Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cossar, Cosser, Cozzer, Cozzar, Kosser, Kossar, Corsor, Cossart, Cossarte and many more.

Early Notables of the Cooze family

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Migration of the Cooze family to Ireland

Some of the Cooze family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 93 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cooze migration to Australia +

Cooze Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Charles Cooze, English convict from Somerset, who was transported aboard the "Argyle" on March 5th, 1831, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Cooze (post 1700) +

Tania Rosamund Harcourt- Cooze (b. 1966), English model and actress
John Cooze, English former Olympic diver
William "Willie" George Harcourt- Cooze (b. 1964), British-based chocolate maker and entrepreneur
Huw Cooze, Welsh club director for Swansea City A.F.C
Sandra Cooze, Canadian NDP candidate for Bonavista, Gander, Grand Falls, Windsor Newfoundland

Sources +

State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2015, January 8) Argyle voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1831 with 251 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/argyle/1831