Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage English Pronounced Pron. KAHK [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from the medieval nickname cok meaning "rooster, cock". The nickname was commonly added to given names to create diminutives such as Hancock or Alcock. DetailsRelated Names VariantsCocks, CoxOther Languages & CulturesKukk(Estonian) Categories birds, word names Entry updated December 14, 2019 ·