Where Does the Coxe Surname Come From?

Coxe is an established spelling of the English surname Cox. At root, the name means “Rooster”.

Spelling and variants

Coxe adds “e” to Cox, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. The same family of names includes Cocks and Coxon.

Coxe coat of arms

There is no single Coxe family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Coxe family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.