The name Coxed is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family 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.
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Early Origins of the Coxed family
The surname Coxed was first found in London, where the name has been found in records since the 15th century.
Early History of the Coxed family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coxed research. Another 57 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1424, 1601, 1635, 1697, 1793 and 1798 are included under the topic Early Coxed History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Coxed 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 Coxed 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 Coxed include: Coxhead, Cokkeshead, Cockshead and others.
Early Notables of the Coxed family
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Migration of the Coxed 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 Coxed or a variant listed above: 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..
