Meaning of the Name

COX-is an English Patronymic Name (Patronymic surnames identify the father). In medieval times, the term cock was used to denote the young man who strutted proudly like a rooster, and it came to designate any young man. Cox is a version of Cock.

And from Theresa Cox: "The first person known as "Cox" was a man that served under William the Conqueror in 1066. His name was Walter de Chilworth. He reminded his friends of a rooster the way he fought in battle. I found this in a history book at the Hendersonville, NC library"

COCKS-son of Cock-British

COCK-Cockerel or fatty or red -British, The British used it as a nickname to describe the ancestor's face, figure, temper, morals or habits.

COCK-Heap or haycock-Welsh, The Welsh used this name to record localities or places where ancestors originated.

COX-form of Cocks-British