Find out how popular the last name Cokely is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cokely.

Cokely, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cokely surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cokely in America

Cokely is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cokely surname appeared 332 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cokely.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cokely to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cokely

The surname Cokely is of English origin, originating in the county of Lancashire during the late medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Old English words 'cocc' meaning a hill or small mountain, and 'leah' meaning a meadow or clearing. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a hillock or elevated meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Feet of Fines records for Lancashire in 1348, where a John de Cokeley is mentioned. The spelling variations Cokeley and Cokelay are also found in 15th century records from the same region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Lancashire Wills records, with a William Cokeley from Blackburn mentioned in 1558. The variant spelling Cokely is also seen in these records.

A notable bearer of the name was Richard Cokely, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 16th century. He was born around 1540 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Sir Thomas Cokely, a military commander who served under King Henry VIII in the early 16th century. He participated in various campaigns and was known for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Castleton, Derbyshire, where a family by the name of Cokely resided. One member, John Cokely, was born in 1612 and served as the parish clerk for many years.

The surname Cokely has also been associated with several place names in Lancashire, such as Cokeley Hall and Cokeley Meadows, further reinforcing its geographical origins and connection to the region.

While not as prominent as some other English surnames, the name Cokely has a rich history spanning several centuries, with records of its bearers found in various areas of England, particularly in the northwest counties.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cokely

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cokely.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cokely was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cokely has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cokely was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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