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| meaning = Derived from the occupation of a [[Cook (domestic worker)|cook]]. |
| meaning = Derived from the occupation of a [[Cook (domestic worker)|cook]]. |
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| origin = [[Dutch language|Dutch]] and [[Flemish]] |
| origin = [[Dutch language|Dutch]] and [[Flemish dialects|Flemish]] |
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| related names = [[de Cock]], [[Kok (surname)|Kok]], [[de Kok]] |
| related names = [[de Cock]], [[Kok (surname)|Kok]], [[de Kok]] |
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The [[surname]] '''Cock''' is derived from the [[Dutch language|Dutch]] and [[Flemish]] surname ''de Cock'', alternately found as ''de Cook'' or ''de Kok'' and can be Anglicanised as [[Cook (surname)|Cook]], and comes from the occupation of a [[cook (domestic worker)|cook]]. |
The [[surname]] '''Cock''' is derived from the [[Dutch language|Dutch]] and [[Flemish dialects|Flemish]] surname ''de Cock'', alternately found as ''de Cook'' or ''de Kok'' and can be Anglicanised as [[Cook (surname)|Cook]], and comes from the occupation of a [[cook (domestic worker)|cook]]. |
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The name Cock is also a variant spelling of [[Cox (surname)|Cox]], which is of [[Old English]] or [[Welsh language|Welsh]] origin, and developed independently of the Dutch and Flemish name. |
The name Cock is also a variant spelling of [[Cox (surname)|Cox]], which is of [[Old English]] or [[Welsh language|Welsh]] origin, and developed independently of the Dutch and Flemish name. |
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* [[Christopher Cock]], auctioneer of the eighteenth century |
* [[Christopher Cock]], auctioneer of the eighteenth century |
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* [[Edward Cock]], British surgeon |
* [[Edward Cock]], British surgeon |
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* [[Geoffrey Hornblower Cock]] (1896–1980), British World War I flying ace |
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* [[Gerald Cock]], first director of [[BBC]] television |
* [[Gerald Cock]], first director of [[BBC]] television |
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* [[Hieronymus Cock]] (also Kock), Flemish Renaissance painter and engraver |
* [[Hieronymus Cock]] (also Kock), Flemish Renaissance painter and engraver |
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* [[Robert Cock]] (1801–1871), colonist of South Australia |
* [[Robert Cock]] (1801–1871), colonist of South Australia |
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* [[Townsend D. Cock]] (1838–1913), New York politician |
* [[Townsend D. Cock]] (1838–1913), New York politician |
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*[[Quinton de Kock|Quinton De Kock]], South African Cricketer |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Coxen]] |
* [[Coxen]] |
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* [[Coxon]] |
* [[Coxon]] |
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* [[Kock (surname)|Kock]] |
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| Origin | |
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| Word/name | Dutch and Flemish |
| Meaning | Derived from the occupation of a cook. |
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| Related names | de Cock, Kok, de Kok |
The surname Cock is derived from the Dutch and Flemish surname de Cock, alternately found as de Cook or de Kok and can be Anglicanised as Cook, and comes from the occupation of a cook.
The name Cock is also a variant spelling of Cox, which is of Old English or Welsh origin, and developed independently of the Dutch and Flemish name.
Notable persons
[edit]- Adam Gates (aka Bob C. Cock), composer, musician, Primus roadie and producer
- Christopher Cock, auctioneer of the eighteenth century
- Edward Cock, British surgeon
- Geoffrey Hornblower Cock (1896–1980), British World War I flying ace
- Gerald Cock, first director of BBC television
- Hieronymus Cock (also Kock), Flemish Renaissance painter and engraver
- Jack Cock (John Gilbert Cock), English footballer
- James Cock (1833–1901), politician in South Australia, son of Robert
- Martin Cock, stage name of American Head Charge singer Cameron Heacock
- Matthys Cock Flemish painter
- Robert Cock (1801–1871), colonist of South Australia
- Townsend D. Cock (1838–1913), New York politician
See also
[edit]Surnames derived from the occupation of cook | ||
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This page lists people with the surname Cock.
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