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. Related NamesDetails VariantsCocks, CoxOther Languages & CulturesKukk(Estonian) Categories animals, birds, nature, word names