Cookes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cookes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cookes family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 4
Farmer 3
Female Servant 2
Upholsterer 2
Publican 1
Gardener 1
Male Servant 1
Coal Banksman 1
Nurse 1
Ship Broker 1
Varnish Maker 1
Milliner 1
Joiner Apprentice 1
Skinner 1
Watchmaker 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Student 1
Army 1
Clergyman 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Carpenter 1
Inn Keeper 1
Shoe Maker 1
Rower 1

Cookes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cooks 83% 5,539
2 Coakes 83% 1,666
3 Cookes 100% 1,159
4 Cakes 67% 760
5 Coaks 67% 484
6 Cokes 83% 404

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The surname Cookes is the 3rd most popular variant of Cooks.

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